cognitive characterisitcs of phobias Flashcards
1
Q
what is a cognitive characteristic trait that will arise if exposed to a phobic stimuli?
A
fixation
2
Q
why does fixation occuir when an individual is faced with a phobic stimulus?
A
survival advantage
so we react quickly to deal with it
3
Q
what is an example of when fixation occurs when the indivudla is faced with a phobic stimulus?
A
staring at a spider whilst experieicning extreme anxiety
4
Q
what must individuals expereicng fixation also must be expereiecing?
A
irrational beleifs
5
Q
what does an individual expereicng irrattional beliefs mean?
A
they are illogical and lack evicdence to support these beliefs
6
Q
what is a final cognitive characterisitc that an indivudal could experince when faced with a phobic stimuli?
A
unrealsitic perceptions
