In Vivo Versus Augmented Reality Exposure for Small Animal Phobia

Inclusion Criteria: * Be between 18-65 years of age. * To meet current DSM-IV-TR criteria for specific phobia (animal type) * Have as the major presenting complaint anxiety in, and avoidance of, a large range of situations involving spiders or cockroaches. * A minimum of 1 year duration of the phobia. * To have scores over 4 in phobic avoidance (on a scale of 0 to 8). * Express a willingness to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * To be able to put a hand inside the container with a spider or cockroach during the behavioral test. * Have other psychiatric problem in immediate need of treatment. * Have psychotic or organic symptoms. * Have heart or lung disease. * Current alcohol or drug dependence or medication.