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Table 1 Behavioral Approach Test step specifications

From: Single-session gamified virtual reality exposure therapy for spider phobia vs. traditional exposure therapy: study protocol for a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial

Score

Details

0

Refusal to enter room

1

Enters room but stops before covering one-fifth of the distance to the container

2

Stops before covering two-fifths of the distance to the container

3

Stops before covering three-fifths of the distance to the container

4

Stops before covering four-fifths of the distance to the container

5

Stops before covering all of the distance to the container

6

Reaches the table with the container

7

Touches the container

8

Removes the lid of the container

9

Puts a hand inside the container

10

Touches the spider with at least one finger

11

Holds spider in hands for less than 20Ā seconds

12

Holds spider in hands for 20Ā seconds or more