Characteristics of Phobias Flashcards
1
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What is a phobia?
A
A type of anxiety disorder where a fear becomes a phobia gene it is irrational and negatively impacts a persons everyday life
2
Q
What are the behavioural symptoms of a phobia?
A
- Panic
- Avoidance
- Endurance
3
Q
What are the emotional symptoms of a phobia?
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- Anxiety
- Worry
- Distress
4
Q
What are the cognitive symptoms of a phobia?
A
Irrational thoughts
5
Q
What are the three types of phobias?
A
- Specific phobia
- Social phobia
- Agoraphobia
6
Q
What is a specific phobia?
A
Phobias of specific objects, places of situations, they are the most common form of phobias
7
Q
What is a social phobia?
A
Phobia of social situations and involve high levels of anxiety due to the persons perception that other people are judging them
8
Q
What is angoraphobia?
A
Phobia of being in open or public places where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, this is the least common form of phobia
