To treat her fear of heights, Marla's therapist is having Marla wear a head-mounted video display that will allow her to enter a computer-generated, three-dimensional "world" that will simulate the sights, sounds, and other sensations of standing on a balcony and looking out over the city during the day and at night or down to the sidewalk below. This use of virtual reality in treating phobias is considered a type of

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This use of virtual reality to treat phobias by simulating the feared situation is considered a type of exposure therapy. Exposure therapy involves exposing the patient to the source of their fear in a controlled environment to help them overcome their anxiety.

To Treat Her Fear of Heights, Marla's Therapist Is Having