Phobias Flashcards
1
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Criteria for phobia
A
- anxiety evoked by certain stressor not proportional to risk
- situations are avoided or endured with dread
2
Q
Agoraphobia
A
Fear of going outside and often housebound
3
Q
Management of phobias
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Mild - self help
Moderate to severe - CBT, desensitisation and flooding model
Family therapy to children
Medication for at least 1 year
4
Q
Somatisation disorder
A
Long history if multiple and severe physical symptoms that cannot be accounted for by a psychological or physical disorder
More common in females
