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Assessment and Treatment of Simple Phobias in Children: Effects on Family and Marital Relationships

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

Paula M. Heard ,
Mark R. Dadds  and
Paul Conrad
Paula M. Heard
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Queensland
Mark R. Dadds
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Queensland
Paul Conrad
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Queensland
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Abstract

This study evaluated a behavioural treatment package for simple phobias in children using a multiple baseline design across subjects. The participants were three adolescents presenting with a principal DSM-III-R diagnosis of Simple Phobia. One participant also met the criteria for Separation Anxiety Disorder. Results showed marked improvement (at posttreatment and 3 months follow-up) of the anxiety for all three adolescents, both at overt-behavioural and cognitive levels with no negative effects on family and dyadic adjustment. Theoretical considerations and prognoses are discussed.

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Research Article
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Behaviour Change , Volume 9 , Issue 2 , June 1992 , pp. 73 - 82
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1992

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