characteristics of phobias Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?
A
panic, avoidance, endurance
2
Q
what are the emotional characteristics of phobias?
A
anxiety, fear
emotional responses are disproportionate
3
Q
what are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?
A
selective attention, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions
4
Q
what is meant by phobia?
A
an irrational fear of an object or situation
