Alleviating dental phobia with the neuro-associative conditioning model.
Robbins' Neuro-Associative Conditioning (NAC) model is described and its value in providing a structure for therapeutic work outlined. The applicability of the model is illustrated through a single-session treatment of dental phobia which makes use of: (i) case taking by means of a problem solving model to identify patient needs, (ii) interruption of an old behavior/emotional pattern through use of Bandler's (1) Theatre technique, and (iii) installation of new behavior through success imagery.
Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
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D000328:Adult; D001143:Arousal; D001245:Association Learning; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003213:Conditioning, Psychological; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination; D007389:Internal-External Control; D017288:Pain Threshold; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*