Phobias (Social and Specific)

Question 1

Define Social Phobia

Answer 1

marked fear provoked by social or performance situations i which embarrassment may occur.

Question 2

When do social phobias usually begin?

Answer 2

Adolescence

Question 3

Define Specific Phobia

Answer 3

Anxiety is provoked by exposure to a feared object or situation

Question 4

When do specific phobias usually begin?

Answer 4

Childhood

Question 5

Treatment of specific phobia

Answer 5

CBT involving desensitization through incremental exposure to feared object or situation along with relaxaion techniques.
Other: supportive, family, and insight-oriented psychotherapy

Question 6

Treatment if social phobias

Answer 6

CBT, SSRIs, low-dose benzos or beta-blockers (for performance anxiety)

Question 7

Fear of being alone in public places

Answer 7

Agoraphobia