Visualization, systematic desensitization, and rational emotive therapy: A comparative evaluation

1 July 1987

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Published by Taylor & Francis in Communication Education

Vol. 36 (3) , 236-240
https://doi.org/10.1080/03634528709378669

Abstract

This study compared the effectiveness of systematic desensitization (SD), rational emotive therapy (RET), and visualization (VIS) in reducing communication apprehension (CA). All of these treatment modes were found to significantly reduce CA but no statistically significant differences were found in the effectiveness of these three treatment modes. These data take significance from the fact that VIS is a relatively simple technique which can be used in the normal classroom whereas SD and RET require the expenditure of substantial “extra curricular”; resources.

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