Characteristics of phobias Flashcards
1
Q
What are the emotional characteristics of phobias?
A
- Excessive and unreasonable fear to the threat posed
- Anxiety
- Panic
2
Q
What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?
A
- Selective attention - fixation on the feared object
- Irrational thinking towards the object or situation
- Distorted perceptions of the object
3
Q
What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?
A
- Avoidance of the object or situation
- Panic at the feared object or situation
