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Example of Virtual Reality Therapy for Phobias
A practical application of virtual reality (VR) therapy is its use in treating specific phobias. For instance, a patient with a fear of snakes can wear a VR headset to safely confront and interact with virtual snakes in a controlled, therapeutic setting, helping them to overcome their anxiety.
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A therapist is treating a client with an intense fear of flying. The therapist decides that the most appropriate and effective initial treatment is to have the client experience take-offs, landings, and turbulence in a computer-generated environment. What is the most likely reason the therapist chose this method over attempting to use real-world situations?