Ost, L. G., Svensson, L., Hellstrom, K., & Lindwall, R. (October 2001). One-session treatment of specific phobias in youths: a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 69(5), 814-824.

Nesse, R. M., Curtis, G.C., Thyer, B. A., McCann, D. S., Huber-Smith, M. J., & Knopf, R. F., (July/August 1985). Endocrine and cardiovascular responses during phobic anxiety. Psychosomatic Medicine, 47(1), 320-333.

This article deals with specific changes that occurred during phobic activity in the endocrine system. It also deals with cardiovascular responses as well. The subjects were exposed to the stimuli through exposure therapy. The stimuli varied along with the subject’s phobia and the stimuli lead to intense anxiety.

This article can be useful in understanding the physiology during phobic activity which can lead to more effective treatment on a more biological level. I thought the article was particularly interesting and provided different ideas for treatments.

Zitrin, C. M., Klein, D. F., &Woerner, M. G. (March 1978). Behavior therapy, supportive psychotherapy, imipramine, and phobias. Archives of General Psychiatry, 35(3), 307-316.