Phobias^ Flashcards
1
Q
what is a phobia
A
irrational fears of an object or situation
2
Q
Behavioural Characteristics
A
- Panic
- Avoidance
- Endurance
3
Q
Emotional Characteristics
A
- Fear (intense but short)
- Anxiety (long, unpleasant, prevent pos. emotions
- Responses are unreasonable (disproportional to the threat)
4
Q
Cognitive Characteristics
A
- Selective Attention
: good to react quickly
: bad as panic increases
: struggle to concentrate - Irrational Belief
: no basis in reality - Cognitive Distortions
:perception innacurate and unrealistic, exaggerated
