Is Systematic Desensitization Being Misapplied?
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Lazarus, Arnold A.; Serber, Michael
- Source
- Psychological Reports; August 1968, Vol. 23 Issue: 1 p215-218, 4p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 00332941; 1558691X
While observing case presentations of more than a dozen behavior therapists at various stages of experience, the authors noted the inappropriate and almost indiscriminate use of desensitization methods. Various negative repercussions are described, and examples are presented of rapid change following appropriate (non-desensitization) techniques. The plea is for broad-spectrum behavior therapy as replacement for narrow S-R formulations.