Fear of heights in virtual reality saturates 20 to 40 m above ground
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DOI: 10.1007/s00415-019-09370-5
Abstract: Recent epidemiological studies indicate that about one-third of the general population suffers from a more or less disabling height intolerance, with a relevant impact on quality of life in many of them. Acrophobia, the most… read more here.
Keywords: fear heights; virtual reality; height intolerance;
Anxiety and threat magnification in subjective and physiological responses of fear of heights induced by virtual reality
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DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2019.109720
Abstract: Abstract Fear of heights (acrophobia) is a common condition, yet it is not well understood. Immersive virtual reality (VR) offers experimental rigour in safe laboratory settings. Using VR in exploring individual differences in clinically relevant… read more here.
Keywords: fear heights; threat magnification; virtual reality; magnification subjective ... See more keywords
The Effects of Virtual Height Exposure on Postural Control and Psychophysiological Stress Are Moderated by Individual Height Intolerance
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DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2021.773091
Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) enables individuals to be exposed to naturalistic environments in laboratory settings, offering new possibilities for research in human neuroscience and treatment of mental disorders. We used VR to study psychological, autonomic and… read more here.
Keywords: height; control; fear heights; height exposure ... See more keywords
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Fear of Heights: Clinicians’ Attitudes Become More Positive After Trying VRET
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.671871
Abstract: Background Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) has the potential to solve logistic challenges when treating specific phobias. However, VRET has yet to see a large-scale implementation in clinical settings despite positive findings in treatment trials.… read more here.
Keywords: fear heights; clinicians attitudes; exposure therapy; trying vret ... See more keywords