Patti's therapist has her put on a head-mounted video display. Through this procedure, Patti will enter a three-dimensional world in which she will be driving in a rain storm, across bridges, and at night. She will be gradually exposed to these situations, in a realistic yet controlled fashion. Patti's therapist is using

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Virtual reality exposure therapy is a method where individuals are immersed in a virtual environment to be exposed to situations they find frightening. In this case, Patti is being gradually exposed to driving in challenging conditions within a controlled, virtual environment, which is a hallmark of virtual reality exposure therapy.

Patti's Therapist Has Her Put on a Head-Mounted Video Display