Psy 101 13.2 Flashcards
1
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Phobias
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Excessive or irrational fears of particular objects or situations.
2
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social anxiety disorder
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A type of anxiety disorder involving excessive fear of social situations. Also called social phobia.
3
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Specific phobia
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Phobic reactions involving specific situations or objects.
4
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acrophobia
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Excessive fear of heights.
5
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claustrophobia
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Excessive fear of enclosed spaces.
6
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agoraphobia
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Excessive, irrational fear of being in public places.
7
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panic disorder
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A type of anxiety disorder involving repeated episodes of sheer terror called panic attacks.
8
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generalized anxiety disorder
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A type of anxiety disorder involving persistent and generalized anxiety and worry.
9
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OCD
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A psychological disorder involving the repeated occurrence of obsessions and/or compulsions.
