3 Briefly explain why the study by Saavedra and Silverman was carried out. 4 Describe the conclusions from this study.

Find the explanation below.

Explanation:

1. The study carried out by Saavedra and Silverman was aimed at evaluating the cause of button phobia, and the possibility of treating the button phobia using exposure-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy.

This study was necessitated by a phobia for buttons experienced by a nine-year-old boy. This feeling started at the age of five when the class performed an activity with buttons, and later a bowl filled with buttons fell on the boy. He began avoiding things with buttons.

2. The boy was treated by in vivo gradual exposure to buttons, and imagery exposure therapy. It was concluded that;

a. Imagery exposure therapy reduces the feeling of disgust which cause phobia.

b.  Proper evaluation and incorporation of emotions are vital in the treatment of phobia.