explanation for the acquisition and maintenance of phobias (pack 2 C.C)

Question 1

what is a fear

Answer 1

one of the six universal emotions that every human has

Question 2

why do we have fear responses?

Answer 2

it serves a protective purpose and activated fight or flight

Question 3

in terms of evolution why was the fear response created

Answer 3

keeping individuals alive when they encountered a dangerous situation which required a response

Question 4

0-2 years what are the natural fears

Answer 4

fear of separation
fear of loud noises

Question 5

3-6 years natural fears

Answer 5

fear of monsters
fear of sleeping alone

Question 6

7-16 years natural fears

Answer 6

fear of injury
fear of death

Question 7

what are the 4 key factors involved to be able to have a diagnosed fear?

Answer 7

fear of the object has to be marked and persistent and effects everyday functioning

exposure to phobic stimulus provokes immediate fear response

object, situation is excessively avoided

must be present for at least 6 months

Question 8

how does classical conditioning explain the acquisition of a phobia

Answer 8

the process of c.c and pairing of an US and a N.S can bring about a conditioned response

the CR= fear response that is learnt, in time it can turn into a phobia

Question 9

how does classical conditioning explain the maintenance of a phobia?

Answer 9

the pairing between the US and NS have to be renewed occasionally