Representation of Patients’ Hand Modulates Fear Reactions of Patients with Spider Phobia in Virtual Reality

Embodiment (i.e., the involvement of a bodily representation) is thought to be relevant in emotional experiences. Virtual reality (VR) is a capable means of activating phobic fear in patients. The representation of the patient’s body (e.g., the right hand) in VR enhances immersion and increases pres...

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Autores principales: Peperkorn, Henrik M., Diemer, Julia E., Alpers, Georg W., Mühlberger, Andreas
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016
Materias:
Psychology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4770191/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26973566
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00268

Internet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4770191/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26973566
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00268

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