Phobias Flashcards
1
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definition
A
A persistent irrational marked fear of something that is excessively avoided.
2
Q
behavioural
A
we react and behave a certain way when we are presented with something that we have an irrational fear towards
3
Q
emotional
A
emotions that we experience in response to being around or thinking of the phobic stimulus.
4
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cognitive
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how we process information especially when we are presented with a phobia. they process the object differently to others.
5
Q
types of phobias (DSM)
A
specific phobia-
a fear of an object or animal
social anxiety-
Phobia of a social situation such as public speaking
Agoraphobia-
Phobia of being outside or in a public space. Not necessarily people related.
6
Q
how phobias are caused
A
they are caused by CC but are maintained by OC
