A behavioral therapy technique that involves exposing individuals to the source of their fear or anxiety in a controlled and gradual manner to reduce their sensitivity or negative reactions over time.
Published in Chapter:
AI Influence for Revolutionizing Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy: An Exploratory Study
Karthikeyan C. (SJB Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Vishwesarya Technological University, India)
Copyright: © 2024
|Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3498-0.ch010
Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) therapy, a cutting-edge amalgamation of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technology, emerges as a transformative solution for addressing various mental health challenges. This adaptability optimizes therapy sessions over time, creating a responsive virtual environment tailored to the unique psychological profile of each user. While VR therapy holds immense promise, challenges such as the need for ongoing research to validate and AI across various sectors, showcasing its diverse contributions to human benefit, including healthcare, education, finance, automotive, business and industry, entertainment, communication, security, environmental conservation, human resources, social services, and research and science.