9 biopsychosocial approach to explain specific phobia Flashcards
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Biological factors
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- GABA dysfunction
- Long‐term potentiation
2
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GABA dysfunction
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Long‐term potentiation
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4
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Psychological factors
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- Behavioural models
- Cognitive biases
5
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Behavioural models
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- Precipitation by classical conditioning
- Perpetuation by operant conditioning
6
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Cognitive biases
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- Memory bias
- Catastrophic thinking
7
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Social factors
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- Specific environmental triggers
- Stigma around seeking treatment
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Specific environmental triggers
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9
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Stigma around seeking treatment
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Evidence-based interventions in the treatment of
specific phobia
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- Biological interventions
- Psychological interventions
- Social interventions
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Biological interventions
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- Use of anti‐anxiety benzodiazepine agents
- Breathing retraining
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Psychological interventions
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- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Systematic desensitisation
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Social interventions
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- Psychoeducation for families and supporters
- Challenging unrealistic or anxious thoughts
- Not encouraging avoidance behaviours
