Phobias Flashcards
What is a phobia?
A phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
True or False: Phobias can interfere with daily functioning.
True
Fill in the blank: Phobias are classified as ________ disorders.
anxiety
What are the three main characteristics of phobias?
Intense fear, avoidance behavior, and physiological responses.
Which cognitive approach explains that phobias arise from distorted thinking?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
What is the term for the fear of heights?
Acrophobia
Multiple Choice: What is a common treatment for phobias? A) Medication B) Exposure therapy C) Both A and B D) None of the above
C) Both A and B
True or False: Phobias can develop after a traumatic experience.
True
What does exposure therapy involve?
Gradually exposing a person to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.
Fill in the blank: The cognitive approach focuses on changing ________ patterns.
thought
What is the fear of social situations called?
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of phobias? A) Intense fear B) Rational thinking C) Avoidance behavior D) Physiological responses
B) Rational thinking
What is the fear of spiders called?
Arachnophobia
True or False: Cognitive restructuring is a technique used in treating phobias.
True
What role do irrational beliefs play in phobias?
They contribute to the development and maintenance of phobic responses.
Fill in the blank: A person with a phobia often experiences ________ symptoms when confronted with their fear.
physiological
What is systematic desensitization?
A therapeutic process that gradually exposes a person to their feared object while teaching relaxation techniques.
Multiple Choice: Which cognitive distortion is often found in phobias? A) Catastrophizing B) All-or-nothing thinking C) Overgeneralization D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the fear of flying called?
Aviophobia
True or False: Phobias can only be treated with medication.
False
What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy for phobias?
To change the negative thought patterns associated with the phobia.
Fill in the blank: Phobias can be categorized into ________ and ________ phobias.
specific; social
What is the fear of enclosed spaces called?
Claustrophobia
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an emotional response to phobias? A) Happiness B) Anger C) Fear D) Indifference
C) Fear
What is the term for the fear of being alone?
Monophobia
True or False: Phobias can be hereditary.
True
What is the fear of dogs called?
Cynophobia
