VR-Based Exposure Therapy for Acrophobia: Effects of Visual Realism and Interactivity

Guang, Yang Pan and Wai Yie, Leong (2025) VR-Based Exposure Therapy for Acrophobia: Effects of Visual Realism and Interactivity. INTI JOURNAL, 2025 (17). pp. 1-8. ISSN e2600-7320

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Abstract

Acrophobia, the intense fear of heights, affects a significant portion of the global population. Traditional therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), have been supplemented by emerging technological solutions like Virtual Reality (VR). This paper explores the role of VR-based visual imagery in treating acrophobia. We examine the use of immersive environments, integration of multi-sensory stimuli, and how images in VR are designed to elicit controlled exposure therapy outcomes. Additionally, the paper discusses the impact of realism, scaling, and interactivity of VR-generated images on patient treatment efficacy. VR-based acrophobia treatment, particularly when leveraging realistic images and immersive environments, represents a promising advancement in therapeutic techniques for phobia management.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Acrophobia, Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET), Physiological Monitoring, Treatment System Design, VR Scenarios
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software R Medicine > RC Internal medicine T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email masilah.mansor@newinti.edu.my
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2025 08:05
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2025 08:05
URI:	http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/id/eprint/2148

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