4.2: Phobias

Question 1

What are 3 of the most common disorders?

Answer 1

1. Phobias
2. Depression
3. OCD
   are 3 of the most common disorders

Question 2

Phobias, depression and OCD are 3 of the most common disorders.
In 2015, what % of the population had phobias in the UK?

Answer 2

In 2015, 2% of the population had phobias in the UK

Question 3

Phobias, depression and OCD are 3 of the most common disorders.
In 2015, 2% of the population had phobias in the UK.
In 2015, what % of the population had OCD in the UK?

Answer 3

In 2015, 2% of the population had OCD in the UK

Question 4

Phobias, depression and OCD are 3 of the most common disorders.
In 2015, 2% of the population had phobias in the UK.
In 2015, 2% of the population had OCD in the UK.
In 2015, what % of the population had depression in the UK?

Answer 4

In 2015, 8% of the population had depression in the UK

Question 5

Phobia

Answer 5

A phobia is a persistent anxiety disorder, which:

1. Interferes with daily living
2. Is characterised by an extreme irrational fear

Question 6

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder.

Anxiety is an emotion all people experience and is a natural response to what stimuli?

Answer 6

Anxiety is:

1. An emotion all people experience
2. A natural response to potentially dangerous stimuli

Question 7

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is an emotion all people experience and is a natural response to potentially dangerous stimuli, but phobias are characterised by what fears?

Answer 7

Anxiety is an emotion all people experience and is a natural response to potentially dangerous stimuli, but phobias are characterised by:
1. Uncontrollable
2. Extreme
3. Irrational
fears

Question 8

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is an emotion all people experience and is a natural response to potentially dangerous stimuli, but phobias are characterised by uncontrollable, extreme and irrational fears and involve anxiety levels that are what?

Answer 8

Anxiety is an emotion all people experience and is a natural response to potentially dangerous stimuli, but phobias:

1. Are characterised by uncontrollable, extreme and irrational fears
2. Involve anxiety levels that are out of proportion to any actual risk

Question 9

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is an emotion all people experience and is a natural response to potentially dangerous stimuli, but phobias are characterised by uncontrollable, extreme and irrational fears and involve anxiety levels that are out of proportion to any actual risk.
As many sufferers attempt to deal with their phobias themselves, it is difficult to estimate what the occurrence rate is, but about 10% of people will do what?

Answer 9

As many sufferers attempt to deal with their phobias themselves, it is difficult to estimate what the occurrence rate is, but about 10% of people will suffer from a phobia at some point

Question 10

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is an emotion all people experience and is a natural response to potentially dangerous stimuli, but phobias are characterised by uncontrollable, extreme and irrational fears and involve anxiety levels that are out of proportion to any actual risk.
As many sufferers attempt to deal with their phobias themselves, it is difficult to estimate what the occurrence rate is, but about 10% of people will suffer from a phobia at some point, with females having what as males?

Answer 10

As many sufferers attempt to deal with their phobias themselves, it is difficult to estimate what the occurrence rate is, but about 10% of people will suffer from a phobia at some point, with females having twice the incidence of phobias as males

Question 11

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is an emotion all people experience and is a natural response to potentially dangerous stimuli, but phobias are characterised by uncontrollable, extreme and irrational fears and involve anxiety levels that are out of proportion to any actual risk.
As many sufferers attempt to deal with their phobias themselves, it is difficult to estimate what the occurrence rate is, but about 10% of people will suffer from a phobia at some point, with females having twice the incidence of phobias as males.
Phobias can be very long lasting, enduring over how long?

Answer 11

Phobias can be very long lasting, enduring over many years

Question 12

When do most phobias originate?

Answer 12

Most phobias originate in childhood

Question 13

Most phobias originate in childhood, but do what during adulthood?

Answer 13

Most phobias originate in childhood, but lessen in strength during adulthood

Question 14

Most phobias originate in childhood, but lessen in strength during adulthood.
Generally, people with phobias have insight into their condition, why?

Answer 14

Generally, people with phobias have insight into their condition, because they realise that their fear reactions are irrational

Question 15

Most phobias originate in childhood, but lessen in strength during adulthood.
Generally, people with phobias have insight into their condition, because they realise that their fear reactions are irrational, but what?

Answer 15

Generally, people with phobias have insight into their condition, because they realise that their fear reactions are irrational, but they cannot consciously control them

Question 16

What are phobias divisible into?

Answer 16

Phobias are divisible into:

1. Simple phobias
2. Social phobias
3. Agoraphobia

Question 17

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia.
1. Simple phobias.
What are simple phobias also known as?

Answer 17

Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias

Question 18

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia.
1. Simple phobias.
Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias.
When do simple phobias occur?

Answer 18

Simple phobias occur when sufferers have fears of specific:

1. Things
2. Environments

Question 19

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia.
1. Simple phobias.
Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias.
Simple phobias occur when sufferers have fears of specific things and environments.
What are simple phobias further divisible into?

Answer 19

Simple phobias are further divisible into:

1. Animal phobias
2. Injury phobias
3. Situational phobias
4. Natural environment phobias

Question 20

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia.
1. Simple phobias.
Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias.
Simple phobias occur when sufferers have fears of specific things and environments.
Simple phobias are further divisible into animal phobias, injury phobias, situational phobias and natural environment phobias.
An example of an animal phobia

Answer 20

An example of an animal phobia is arachnophobia, the fear of spiders

Question 21

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia.
1. Simple phobias.
Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias.
Simple phobias occur when sufferers have fears of specific things and environments.
Simple phobias are further divisible into animal phobias, injury phobias, situational phobias and natural environment phobias.
An example of an injury phobia

Answer 21

An example of an injury phobia is haematophobia, the fear of blood

Question 22

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia.
1. Simple phobias.
Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias.
Simple phobias occur when sufferers have fears of specific things and environments.
Simple phobias are further divisible into animal phobias, injury phobias, situational phobias and natural environment phobias.
An example of a situational phobia

Answer 22

An example of a situational phobia is aerophobia, the fear of flying

Question 23

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia.
1. Simple phobias.
Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias.
Simple phobias occur when sufferers have fears of specific things and environments.
Simple phobias are further divisible into animal phobias, injury phobias, situational phobias and natural environment phobias.
An example of a natural environment phobia

Answer 23

An example of a natural environment phobia is hydrophobia, the fear of water

Question 24

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia.
2. Social phobias.
Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being what in social situations?

Answer 24

Social phobias:

1. Are a commonly experienced type of phobia
2. Involve being over-anxious in social situations

Question 25

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like what?

Answer 25

Social phobias: 1. Are a commonly experienced type of phobia 2. Involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public

Question 26

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. What do social phobias involve?

Answer 26

Social phobias involve: 1. The perception of being judged 2. Feeling inadequate

Question 27

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. Social phobias involve the perception of being judged and feeling inadequate. What do social phobics therefore often find difficult?

Answer 27

Social phobics therefore often find conducting meaningful relationships difficult

Question 28

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. Social phobias involve the perception of being judged and feeling inadequate. Social phobics therefore often find conducting meaningful relationships difficult. What are social phobias further divisible into?

Answer 28

Social phobias are further divisible into: 1. Performance phobias 2. Interaction phobias 3. Generalised phobias

Question 29

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. Social phobias involve the perception of being judged and feeling inadequate. Social phobics therefore often find conducting meaningful relationships difficult. Social phobias are further divisible into performance phobias, interaction phobias and generalised phobias. What are performance phobias?

Answer 29

Performance phobias are being anxious about performing in public

Question 30

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. Social phobias involve the perception of being judged and feeling inadequate. Social phobics therefore often find conducting meaningful relationships difficult. Social phobias are further divisible into performance phobias, interaction phobias and generalised phobias. Performance phobias are being anxious about performing in public, like doing what?

Answer 30

Performance phobias are being anxious about performing in public, like: 1. Playing at a concert Or, 2. Eating at a restaurant with others

Question 31

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. Social phobias involve the perception of being judged and feeling inadequate. Social phobics therefore often find conducting meaningful relationships difficult. Social phobias are further divisible into performance phobias, interaction phobias and generalised phobias. What are interaction phobias?

Answer 31

Interaction phobias are being anxious about mixing with others

Question 32

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. Social phobias involve the perception of being judged and feeling inadequate. Social phobics therefore often find conducting meaningful relationships difficult. Social phobias are further divisible into performance phobias, interaction phobias and generalised phobias. Interaction phobias are being anxious about mixing with others, like what?

Answer 32

Interaction phobias are being anxious about mixing with others, like: 1. Going on a date Or, 2. Having an interview

Question 33

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. Social phobias involve the perception of being judged and feeling inadequate. Social phobics therefore often find conducting meaningful relationships difficult. Social phobias are further divisible into performance phobias, interaction phobias and generalised phobias. Interaction phobias are being anxious about mixing with others, like going on a date or having an interview. What are generalised phobias?

Answer 33

Generalised phobias are being anxious about situations where other people are present

Question 34

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 2. Social phobias. Social phobias are a commonly experienced type of phobia and involve being over-anxious in social situations, like having to talk in public. Social phobias involve the perception of being judged and feeling inadequate. Social phobics therefore often find conducting meaningful relationships difficult. Social phobias are further divisible into performance phobias, interaction phobias and generalised phobias. Interaction phobias are being anxious about mixing with others, like going on a date or having an interview. Generalised phobias are being anxious about situations where other people are present, like what?

Answer 34

Generalised phobias are being anxious about situations where other people are present, like being in a crowd at a football match

Question 35

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 3. Agoraphobia. What is agoraphobia?

Answer 35

Agoraphobia is the fear of leaving: 1. Home Or, 2. A safe place

Question 36

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 3. Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is the fear of leaving home or a safe place and it is another common type of phobia. How does agoraphobia often occur?

Answer 36

Agoraphobia often occurs with panic attacks

Question 37

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 3. Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is the fear of leaving home or a safe place and it is another common type of phobia. Agoraphobia often occurs with panic attacks, where what?

Answer 37

Agoraphobia often occurs with panic attacks, where: 1. Sufferers experience panic first 2. The anxiety generated makes them feel vulnerable about being in open spaces

Question 38

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 3. Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is the fear of leaving home or a safe place and it is another common type of phobia. Agoraphobia often occurs with panic attacks, where: sufferers experience panic first and the anxiety generated makes them feel vulnerable about being in open spaces. How can agoraphobia also be brought on?

Answer 38

Agoraphobia can also be brought on by simple phobias

Question 39

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 3. Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is the fear of leaving home or a safe place and it is another common type of phobia. Agoraphobia often occurs with panic attacks, where: sufferers experience panic first and the anxiety generated makes them feel vulnerable about being in open spaces. Agoraphobia can also be brought on by simple phobias, such as what?

Answer 39

Agoraphobia can also be brought on by simple phobias, such as a fear of: 1. Contamination Or, 2. Social embarrassment

Question 40

Phobias are divisible into simple phobias, social phobias and agoraphobia. 3. Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is the fear of leaving home or a safe place and it is another common type of phobia. Agoraphobia often occurs with panic attacks, where: sufferers experience panic first and the anxiety generated makes them feel vulnerable about being in open spaces. Agoraphobia can also be brought on by simple phobias, such as a fear of contamination or social embarrassment. What is the natural avoidance response to make in such situations?

Answer 40

The natural avoidance response to make in such situations is to: 1. Find 2. Stay in a safe place, generally at home

Question 41

What phobias tend to have the earliest onset?

Answer 41

Animal phobias tend to have the earliest onset

Question 42

Animal phobias tend to have the earliest onset, followed by what?

Answer 42

Animal phobias tend to have the earliest onset, followed by: 1. Other simple phobias 2. Social phobias 3. Then agoraphobia

Question 43

Animal phobias tend to have the earliest onset, followed by other simple phobias, social phobias and then agoraphobia. Phobias can either be learned from experience or what?

Answer 43

Phobias can either be: 1. Learned from experience Or, 2. Genetically transmitted

Question 44

What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?

Answer 44

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are: 1. Panic 2. The avoidant/anxiety responses 3. Disruption of functioning 4. Endurance

Question 45

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 1. Panic: Panic may involve a range of behaviours, including what?

Answer 45

``` Panic may involve a range of behaviours, including: 1. Crying 2. Screaming Or, 3. Running away ```

Question 46

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 1. Panic: Panic may involve a range of behaviours, including crying, screaming or running away. How may children react?

Answer 46

Children may react slightly differently

Question 47

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 1. Panic: Panic may involve a range of behaviours, including crying, screaming or running away. Children may react slightly differently, for example how?

Answer 47

``` Children may react slightly differently, for example by: 1. Freezing 2. Clinging Or, 3. Having a tantrum ```

Question 48

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 2. The avoidant/anxiety responses: As confrontation with feared objects and situations produces high anxiety responses, efforts are made to avoid the feared objects and situations, in order to do what?

Answer 48

As confrontation with feared objects and situations produces high anxiety responses, efforts are made to avoid the feared objects and situations, in order to reduce the chances of such anxiety responses occurring

Question 49

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 2. The avoidant/anxiety responses: As confrontation with feared objects and situations produces high anxiety responses, efforts are made to avoid the feared objects and situations, in order to reduce the chances of such anxiety responses occurring. Example

Answer 49

For example, if someone has a fear of ghosts, they won't take a short-cut home through the graveyard at midnight

Question 50

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 2. The avoidant/anxiety responses: As confrontation with feared objects and situations produces high anxiety responses, efforts are made to avoid the feared objects and situations, in order to reduce the chances of such anxiety responses occurring. For example, if someone has a fear of ghosts, they won't take a short-cut home through the graveyard at midnight. Unless the sufferer is making a conscious effect to face their face, they tend to go to a lot of effort to do what?

Answer 50

Unless the sufferer is making a conscious effect to face their face, they tend to go to a lot of effort to avoid coming into contact with the phobic stimulus

Question 51

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responsse, disruption of functioning and endurance. 2. The avoidant/anxiety responses: As confrontation with feared objects and situations produces high anxiety responses, efforts are made to avoid the feared objects and situations, in order to reduce the chances of such anxiety responses occurring. For example, if someone has a fear of ghosts, they won't take a short-cut home through the graveyard at midnight. Unless the sufferer is making a conscious effect to face their face, they tend to go to a lot of effort to avoid coming into contact with the phobic stimulus. What can this do?

Answer 51

This can make it hard to go about their daily life

Question 52

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 2. The avoidant/anxiety responses: As confrontation with feared objects and situations produces high anxiety responses, efforts are made to avoid the feared objects and situations, in order to reduce the chances of such anxiety responses occurring. For example, if someone has a fear of ghosts, they won't take a short-cut home through the graveyard at midnight. Unless the sufferer is making a conscious effect to face their face, they tend to go to a lot of effort to avoid coming into contact with the phobic stimulus. This can make it hard to go about their daily life. Example

Answer 52

For example: 1. Someone with a fear of public toilets may have to limit the time they spend outside the home in relation to how long they can last without a toilet 2. This in turn can interfere with work, education and their social life

Question 53

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 3. Disruption of functioning: Anxiety and avoidance responses are so extreme that they do what?

Answer 53

Anxiety and avoidance responses are so extreme that they severely interfere with: 1. The ability to conduct everyday work 2. Social functioning

Question 54

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 3. Disruption of functioning: Anxiety and avoidance responses are so extreme that they severely interfere with the ability to conduct everyday work and social functioning. Example

Answer 54

For example, a person with a social phobia will find it very hard to: 1. Socialise with others Or, 2. Interact meaningfully with them at work

Question 55

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 4. Endurance: What is endurance the alternative to?

Answer 55

Endurance is the alternative to avoidance

Question 56

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 4. Endurance: Endurance is the alternative to avoidance, in which what does a sufferer do?

Answer 56

Endurance is the alternative to avoidance, in which a sufferer: 1. Remains in the presence of the phobic stimulus 2. Continues to experience high levels of anxiety

Question 57

The behavioural characteristics of phobias are panic, the avoidant/anxiety responses, disruption of functioning and endurance. 4. Endurance: Endurance is the alternative to avoidance, in which a sufferer remains in the presence of the phobic stimulus and continues to experience high levels of anxiety. This may be unavoidable in some situations. Example

Answer 57

For example, a person who has an extreme fear of flying

Question 58

What are the emotional characteristics of phobias?

Answer 58

The emotional characteristics of phobias are: 1. Persistent, excessive fear (anxiety) 2. Fear from exposure to the phobic stimulus 3. The emotional responses are unreasonable

Question 59

The emotional characteristics of phobias are persistent, excessive fear (anxiety), fear from exposure to the phobic stimulus and the emotional responses are unreasonable. 1. Persistent, excessive fear (anxiety): Phobias produce high levels of anxiety, due to what?

Answer 59

``` Phobias produce high levels of anxiety, due to the: 1. Presence of Or, 2. Anticipation of feared objects and situations ```

Question 60

The emotional characteristics of phobias are persistent, excessive fear (anxiety), fear from exposure to the phobic stimulus and the emotional responses are unreasonable. 1. Persistent, excessive fear (anxiety): Phobias produce high levels of anxiety, due to the presence of or anticipation of feared objects and situations. What is anxiety?

Answer 60

Anxiety is an unpleasant state of high arousal

Question 61

The emotional characteristics of phobias are persistent, excessive fear (anxiety), fear from exposure to the phobic stimulus and the emotional responses are unreasonable. 1. Persistent, excessive fear (anxiety): Phobias produce high levels of anxiety, due to the presence of or anticipation of feared objects and situations. Anxiety is an unpleasant state of high arousal. What does this do?

Answer 61

This: 1. Prevents the sufferer relaxing 2. Makes it very difficult to experience any positive emotions

Question 62

The emotional characteristics of phobias are persistent, excessive fear (anxiety), fear from exposure to the phobic stimulus and the emotional responses are unreasonable. 2. Fear from exposure to the phobic stimulus: Phobias produce an immediate fear response, even what, due to the presentation of the phobic object or situation?

Answer 62

Phobias produce an immediate fear response, even panic attacks, due to the presentation of the phobic: 1. Object Or, 2. Situation

Question 63

The emotional characteristics of phobias are persistent, excessive fear (anxiety), fear from exposure to the phobic stimulus and the emotional responses are unreasonable. 3. The emotional responses are unreasonable. Example

Answer 63

For example, with arachnophobia, a person may have a very strong emotional response to a tiny spider

Question 64

The emotional characteristics of phobias are persistent, excessive fear (anxiety), fear from exposure to the phobic stimulus and the emotional responses are unreasonable. 3. The emotional responses are unreasonable. For example, with arachnophobia, a person may have a very strong emotional response to a tiny spider. What is this?

Answer 64

This is widely disproportionate to the danger posed by any spider they're likely to meet

Question 65

What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?

Answer 65

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are: 1. Selective attention to the phobic stimulus 2. Irrational beliefs 3. Cognitive distortions 4. Recognition of exaggerated anxiety

Question 66

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 1. Selective attention to the phobic stimulus: If a sufferer can see the phobic stimulus, what?

Answer 66

If a sufferer can see the phobic stimulus, it is hard to look away from it

Question 67

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 1. Selective attention to the phobic stimulus: If a sufferer can see the phobic stimulus, it is hard to look away from it. Why is keeping our attention on something really dangerous a good thing?

Answer 67

Keeping our attention on something really dangerous is a good thing, because it gives us the best chance of reacting quickly to a threat

Question 68

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 1. Selective attention to the phobic stimulus: If a sufferer can see the phobic stimulus, it is hard to look away from it. Keeping our attention on something really dangerous is a good thing, because it gives us the best chance of reacting quickly to a threat, but when is this not so useful?

Answer 68

Keeping our attention on something really dangerous is a good thing, because it gives us the best chance of reacting quickly to a threat, but this is not so useful when the fear is irrational

Question 69

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 1. Selective attention to the phobic stimulus: If a sufferer can see the phobic stimulus, it is hard to look away from it. Keeping our attention on something really dangerous is a good thing, because it gives us the best chance of reacting quickly to a threat, but this is not so useful when the fear is irrational. What will a pogonophobic do?

Answer 69

A pogonophobic will struggle to concentrate on what they're doing if there is a someone with a beard in the room

Question 70

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 2. Irrational beliefs: What may a phobic hold irrational beliefs in relation to?

Answer 70

A phobic may hold irrational beliefs in relation to the phobic stimulus

Question 71

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 2. Irrational beliefs: A phobic may hold irrational beliefs in relation to the phobic stimulus. Example

Answer 71

For example, social phobias can involve beliefs like: 1. 'I must always sound intelligent' Or, 2. 'If I blush, people will think I'm weak'

Question 72

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 2. Irrational beliefs: A phobic may hold irrational beliefs in relation to the phobic stimulus. For example, social phobias can involve beliefs like 'I must always sound intelligent' or 'If I blush, people will think I'm weak.' What does this kind of belief do?

Answer 72

This kind of belief increases the pressure on the sufferer to perform well in social situations

Question 73

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 3. Cognitive distortions: What may be distorted?

Answer 73

The phobic's perceptions of the phobic stimulus may be distorted

Question 74

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 3. Cognitive distortions: The phobic's perceptions of the phobic stimulus may be distorted. Example

Answer 74

For example, an ophidiophobic may see snakes as: 1. Alien 2. Aggressive-looking

Question 75

Phobics

Answer 75

Phobics are people who suffer from phobias

Question 76

The cognitive characteristics of phobias are selective attention to the phobic stimulus, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions and recognition of exaggerated anxiety. 4. Recognition of exaggerated anxiety: Generally phobics are what that the anxiety levels they experience in relation to their feared object or situation are overstated?

Answer 76

``` Generally phobics are consciously aware that the anxiety levels they experience in relation to their feared: 1. Object Or, 2. Situation are overstated ```