virtual reality therapy

a form of in vivo exposure therapy in which clients are active participants in a three-dimensional computer-generated interactive environment that allows them a sense of actual involvement in scenarios related to their presenting problems. This treatment is currently used primarily for anxiety-related disorders, such as fear of flying.

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May 9th 2024

endogenous research

research that is based on information inherent in a specific area or system, without taking into account outside, independent information.