Characteristics of Phobias Flashcards
1
Q
Behavioural
A
- panic
- hyper vigilance (aware)
- avoidance
- endurance (remain present despite high anxiety)
2
Q
Cognitive
A
- cognitive distortions - unrealistic thinking
- irrational beliefs - about phobic stimulus
- selective attention - towards phobic stimulus
3
Q
Emotional
A
- Anxiety, fear
- disproportional to any danger posed by phobic stimulus