Specific Phobia Flashcards
1
Q
What is a specific phobia?
A
A mental disorder characterised by significant anxiety
2
Q
What is specific phobia provoked by?
A
A specific feared stimulus
3
Q
Describe the fear of a specific phobia?(2)
A
Intense and irrational
4
Q
What does the specific phobia lead to?
A
Avoidance behaviour
5
Q
How long should the specific phobia last for?
A
At least 6 months
6
Q
What is the specific object known as that induces fear?
A
The phobic stimulus
7
Q
What is interesting about those suffering from a phobia?(2)
A
They know the fear is excessive and the stimulus couldn’t hurt them
8
Q
How may the people with the phobia feel?
A
Foolish
