Phobias Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of phobia?
A
Specific - an object, animal, body part or situation
Social - social situation such as public speaking or using a public toilet
Agoraphobia - fear of being outside or in a public place
2
Q
What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?
A
Panic
Avoidance
Endurance
3
Q
What are the emotional characteristics of phobias?
A
Anxiety
Fear
Unreasonable Emotional Response
4
Q
What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?
A
Selective Attention
Irrational Beliefs
Cognitive Distortions