Table 1.
Summary of behavioral approach test contexts for each fear domain
| Domain | Context A | Context B |
|---|---|---|
| Fear of enclosed spaces | Lying supine within a tightly enclosed wooden chamber | Lying supine within a mock fMRI scanner |
| Fear of contamination | Touching a mixture of dirt, dead insects, and hair, with both hands | Touching a toilet with potting soil smeared on the inside, with both hands |
| Fear of public speaking | Speaking on a topic selected for treatment, 3 people observing, not videotaped | Speaking on a new topic (not practiced during exposure), via skype to a team of 3 speech evaluators, and videotaped |
| Anxiety sensitivity | Inhaling 35% CO2/65% O2 gas mixture for 10 s | 1 min voluntary respiratory challenge |
Note: Context A stimulus was also encountered during exposure therapy.