Phobias

Question 1

What is the definition of a phobia ?

Answer 1

Phobias can be defined as irrational, unreasonable,extreme fears towards a dreaded object activity or situation

Question 2

What are some examples of phobias ?

Answer 2

Arachnophobia
Agoraphobia
Pyrohobioa
Emetophobia

Question 3

What are the tree classes of phobias ?

Answer 3

Social
Agoraphobia
Specific phobia

Question 4

What is agoraphobia ?

Answer 4

Fear of being in an open space
May avoid shopping trips , public transports, leaving the house
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Question 5

What is social phobia ?

Answer 5

Fear of being humiliated, embarrassed or scrutinised

Persistent fear of one or more social situations or performance where they may be exposed to strangers

Sensitivity to rejection, difficulty being assertive, fear of criticism , low self esteem

Question 6

What is a specific phobia ?

Answer 6

Fear of an object or situation such as animals, flying or heights
Exposure to the phobia provokes some sort of anxiety / panic response