explanation of phobias Genetic factors One biological explanation for the cause of phobic disorders suggests that we can relate it back to our genetics. This theory values the ‘nature’ side in the nature vs nurture debate. This theory uses twin studies to try and separate genetic factors from environmental factors in order to draw a causal conclusion between genetics and phobias. If a closer concordance rate was found between MZ and DZ twins we could suggest a genetic inheritance for the phobia. Kindler
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Describe and evaluate behavioural treatments for phobias? (10 marks) The behavioural treatments for anxiety disorders such as phobias aim to extinguish the association between the anxiety provoking situations and the patient’s responses to it. This is done in treatment methods such systematic desensitisation and flooding. Within these treatments classical conditioning is used to change your behaviour by associating undesirable behaviour with something unpleasant or associating desirable behaviours
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Hundreds of people go through anxiety attacks‚ deal with phobias‚ and some‚ a fear of enclosed spaces. Imagine dealing with one of these every single day. People do‚ and don’t even realize that it’s not just them; it is an actual problem that they can learn to cope with. Claustrophobia is "morbid"� fear of enclosed spaces. A more accurate description might be a fear of not having an easy escape route. There still is not one actual cure for this phobia‚ but there are many treatments that may help you overcome
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1a. During the 18th Century‚ a transition of upper class commodities occurred. The phenomenon of chocolate and tobacco swept European culture in a new direction regarding societal trends. Simultaneously‚ in conjunction with the emergence of the Industrial Revolution‚ alcohol–specifically gin–became more synonymous with the working class. The image provided is a fraction of an entire piece by William Hogarth called Beer Street and Gin Lane. The intended meaning of this art evaluates two forms of alcohol:
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Discuss the relationship between stress‚ anxiety‚ habits and phobias and describe how you would treat these issues with hypnotherapy In order to understand the relationship between stress‚ anxiety‚ habits and phobias‚ it is necessary to first define what each one is and how it might affect individuals. Stress could be defined as a normal physiological response by the body to situations or stimuli which the brain perceives as dangerous or threatening to the body. The body is a complex system and
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Hudson‚ NH) According to WebMD‚ approximately 9 to 20 percent of Americans avoid visiting a dentist as they suffer from fear or anxiety‚ and this is a problem seen across the globe. Dental phobia affects many and leaves them terrified and panic-stricken. Although these individuals understand their fear isn’t rational‚ they struggle to overcome it and typically only visit a dentist in extreme circumstances. Thankfully‚ as dentist Dr Robert T Christ explains‚ therapy can help
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Conditioning A phobia can be developed in classical conditioning when you produce a fear tactic with it. Like the example with Little Albert. At the age he was he wasn’t afraid of the rabbit‚ dog‚ or any of the other things they put in front of him. When they kept hitting the pole behind him scaring him over and over he then associated that scary sound with the object in front of him. He also turned on anything that looked like that object. I don’t think that you are born with a phobia of anything
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One theory that could explain Shawn’s behavior could be the attachment theory. Growing up everyone thought they had a great family but no one knew his mother was an alcoholic. Shawn most likely did not form an attachment to his mom which caused him to lack trust and respect for others- particularly his father. Another way to look at Shawn would be through the anti-social personality theory. Shawn shows absolutely no remorse for what he did to his father or to his roommate. Additionally‚ he continuously
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Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP) are the two main protocols that the internet uses. A protocol is a rule that governs how data moves through the internet and how network connections are established and terminated. TCP/IP‚ as it is commonly called addresses separate issues that allow the use of the internet. They complement each other. TCP is in control of accurate delivery of a message. How does this happen? First it controls the disassembly of the message or file
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Medical Terminology Section I Assignment Reading: I. AMBULATORY CARE FACE SHEET Admit Date: 7/8/20XX @ 20:22 Discharge Date/Time: 7/9/20XX @ 10:10 Sex: M Age: 47 Disposition: Home Admitting Diagnosis: Possible esophageal foreign body. Discharge Diagnosis: Esophageal foreign body. Procedures: EGD with foreign body removal. CONSULTATION Date of Consultation: 7/8/20XX This is a 47-year-old
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