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From: Bethany King
Date: 19 Oct 2006
Time: 07:39:27 -0500
Remote Name: 143.236.35.202
The idea of virtual reality has also been quite fascinating to me. As a kid, I would go to the mall and take “trips” to outer space inside a spaceship. I remember it feeling so real and life-like; it was hard to believe I was still firmly planted on Earth. I had never thought of the possibility that virtual reality could be used to benefit people with phobias as well as those who stutter. It seems like an effective and efficient way to simulate natural and problematic scenarios for people who stutter, without ever leaving the therapy room. I was wondering how expensive a VR program is, and how much training professionals need in order to become proficient at using the program? I was also curious to know if you have studied the aspect of suggestibility in virtual reality? Is there any research regarding the suggestibility of children versus adults and whether this affects the progress made by the individual using the VR program? Does the program work better for those who have a more positive versus negative outlook on the VR program to improve their communication?