Phobias Flashcards
Phobia
Persistent and unreasonable fear
DSM category for phobias
Specific phobias
Phobia DX checklist
- Marked persistent and disproportionate fear of a particular object or situation, usually lasting at least 6 months
- Immediate fear is produced by exposure to the object
- Avoidance of the feared situation
- Significant distress or impairment
How many people have phobias
Each year 12% of US have symptoms of a specific phobia. Almost 14% have phobias at some point in their life.
Is phobias more prevalent in males or females
Women outnumber men 2-1
What ethnicities are more likely to have phobias
African Americans and hispanics have 50% more phobias than white Americans
Do most people with phobias seek treatment
No, they mostly try to avoid he situation
Agoraphobia
Afraid of being in public places or situations where escape may be difficult or help unavailable, should they experience panic or become incapacitated
When does agoraphobia usually present
In a persons 20s or 30s
Prevelance of agoraphobia
In any year 1.7 percent of the population experience agoraphobia
Is agoraphobia more likely in males or females?
Females are more likely 2-1
Socioeconomic factor of agoraphobia
Poor people experience agoraphobia 2-1 to wealthy people
How many people seek treatment for agoraphobia?
One fifth of people
Agoraphobia dx criteria
- Pronounced disproportionate and repeated fear about being in at least two of the following: public transportation, parking lots bridges or other open space, shops theatres crowds or confined space, lines or crowds, away from home unaccompanied
2.fear of such agoraphobic situations derives from concern that it would be hard to escape or get help if panic, embarrassment or disabling symptoms occur
3 avoidance of agoraphobic situations - Symptoms at least 6 months
- Significant distress or impairment
Agoraphobia is commonly seen with what other diagnosis
Depression and panic disorder
