PSY 357 Emotional Acceptance vs. Emotional Suppression in the Reduction of Claustrophobic Fear
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Faculty:
Michael J. Telch, Ph.D.
Contact:
Jonathan Horowitz horowitz@mail.utexas.edu
Description:
The ways in which we deal with our fear and anxiety may have serious consequences for our psychological health. People who try to suppress or control their anxious feelings may be more likely to develop anxiety disorders than those who accept those feelings. We test this hypothesis by having people with claustrophobia undergo exposure therapy while accepting or suppressing their fearful response.
Qualifications:
Since our participants often feel anxious during the treatment and assessments, RA’s should be able to demonstrate sensitivity and good humor, as well as professionalism. RA’s also need to be reliable and have to pay close attention to detail.
Duties:
RA’s will be responsible for scheduling and running behavioral assessment and behavior therapy treatment sessions. Since this is a treatment study with a clinical population, it may be best suited for those interested in attending graduate school for clinical psychology.
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