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Characteristics of Phobias Flashcards

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What is a phobia?

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A type of anxiety disorder.

Characterised by uncontrollable, extremely irrational fears.

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Emotional characteristics of a phobia -

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avoidant/anxiety response

panic attacks

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Behavioural characteristics of a phobia -

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Disruption of functioning

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Cognitive characteristics of a phobia -

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Persistent, excessive fear

Recognition that the fear response is overstated.

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