Phobias Flashcards
1
Q
What is phobia?
A
phobia = irrational fear of object or situation
2
Q
what is behavioural characteristics of phobias?
A
1.panic= a response to the presence of phobic stimulus. panic may involve a range of behaviours such as crying, screaming or running away.
avoidance = avoid coming into contact with phobic stimulus
endurance= alternative to avoidance. when suffer remains in presence of phobic stimulus but experiences high level of anxiety.
3
Q
what are emotional characteristics of phobia?
A
anxiety =
prevents them from relaxing.
fear is immediate and extremely unpleasant response.
emotional responses are unreasonable
4
Q
cognitive characteristics of phobias
A
selective attention to phobic stimulus
irrational beliefs
cognitive distortions
