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Treating paruresis using respondent conditioning.

T S Watson1, J T Freeland

  • 1School Psychology Program, Mississippi State University, MS 39762, USA. tsw2@ra.msstate.edu

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|December 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Respondent conditioning effectively treated paruresis (difficulty urinating in public). The study showed reduced urination initiation time and improved ability to urinate with others present.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Paruresis, or shy bladder syndrome, affects individuals' ability to urinate in the presence of others.
  • This condition can cause significant distress and avoidance behaviors.

Observation:

  • A 24-year-old female diagnosed with paruresis was the subject of this case study.
  • The dependent variable measured was the time taken to initiate urination.

Findings:

  • Respondent conditioning, involving word association with urination in various settings, was implemented.
  • The treatment led to a significant decrease in the time required to initiate urination.
  • The participant successfully urinated in public restrooms with others present.

Implications:

  • Respondent conditioning presents a viable therapeutic approach for paruresis.
  • This method offers a potential solution for individuals suffering from shy bladder syndrome.
  • Further research could explore the generalizability of this technique across diverse populations.

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