@article{91818e98d64d4fdcaedc7ab325c22f66,
title = "Virtual reality graded exposure in the treatment of acrophobia: A case report",
abstract = "This is the first case report to test the efficacy of computer-generated virtual reality (VR) for the treatment of acrophobia (fear of heights). The subject was a 19-year-old undergraduate student with a fear of heights, particularly of elevators. Twice weekly, sessions were conducted for 3 weeks, for a total of 5 sessions. Outcome was assessed on measures of anxiety, avoidance, attitude, distress, and included a behavioral avoidance test. VR graded exposure was successful in reducing fears of heights. VR graded exposure is proposed as a new medium for exposure therapy.",
author = "Rothbaum, {Barbara Olasov} and Hodges, {Larry F.} and Rob Kooper and Dan Opdyke and Williford, {James S.} and Max North",
note = "Funding Information: Thanks to Drew Kessler, Kevin Mclnturff, and David Rodriguez for their help in modeling and monitoring equipment during sessions. This work was supported in part by a grant from the Emory/Georgia Tech Biotechnology Research Center, by an equipment grant from the Georgia Tech Foundation, and by a Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site Grant from the National Science Foundation. Correspondence concerning this article should be sent to Barbara O. Rothbaum, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychiatry, The Emory Clinic, 1365 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322.",
year = "1995",
doi = "10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80100-5",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "26",
pages = "547--554",
journal = "Behavior Therapy",
issn = "0005-7894",
publisher = "Elsevier Inc.",
number = "3",
}