Clinical cyber psychology: The application of virtual realities in psychological diagnosis and treatment

Publication Type  Journal Article
Year of Publication  2006
Authors  Huber, H. P.
Journal Title  Zeitschrift Fur Klinische Psychologie Und Psychotherapie
Volume  35
Pagination  39-48
ISBN Number  1616-3443
Accession Number  ISI:000235760500005
Key Words  clinical cyber psychology; virtual realities; psychological assessment; psychological treatment; rehabilitation; EXPOSURE THERAPY; SPIDER PHOBIA; EATING-DISORDERS; COMPUTER GAMES; PEDIATRIC PAIN; BREAST-CANCER; HEALTH-CARE; FOLLOW-UP; ENVIRONMENT; INTERNE
Abstract  

Background and objective: A steadily increasing number of publications indicate the emergence of a new field in clinical psychology that may be called "clinical cyber psychology". An attempt is made to give a survey of recent results of applying "virtual realities" (VR) to psychological assessment and treatment. Method: The present study distinguishes between three approaches: a) E-therapy, b) VR-therapy, and c) VR-teletherapy. By and large, these distinction categories (E, VR, and VR-tele) apply also to psychological assessment, counseling, and rehabilitation. Results and conclusions: Computer-generated 3 D virtual realities provide a high level of control of both stimulus presentation and interaction between patients and the virtual environment. It is hoped that the application of virtual reality technologies may contribute to essential improvements in the field of psychological assessment and treatment.


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