Table : Table 15.1 Exposure Hierarchy for Social Phobia

Item

Fear (0–100)

1. Have a party and invite everyone from work

99

2. Go to a holiday party for 1 hour without drinking

90

3. Invite Cindy to have dinner and see a movie

85

4. Go for a job interview

80

5. Ask boss for a day off from work

65

6. Ask questions in a meeting at work

65

7. Eat lunch with co-workers

60

8. Talk to a stranger on a bus

50

9. Talk to cousin on the telephone for 10 minutes

40

10. Ask for directions at a gas station

35

Source: Information from Ellis, 1991.