A specific phobia is an irrational fear of a usually harmless object‚ place or situation. This fear leads people to dread confronting everyday situations‚ or avoid them altogether. ‘The most common specific phobias are agoraphobia‚ the fear of crowded places and arachnophobia‚ the fear of spiders’ (Davenport‚ 1992‚ pg. 239). The main symptoms of person suffering from specific phobia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV)‚ include ‘a marked and persistent
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Investigation into Phobias: Questionnaire on Beliefs‚ Attitudes and Knowledge Abstract This investigation reports the findings of a questionnaire about beliefs‚ attitudes and knowledge of phobias. The questionnaire asked about biological and social beliefs participants had about phobias. It was hypothesised that there will be a gender difference in relation to participants¡¦ views on phobias. Participants will have stronger social beliefs compared to biological beliefs of phobias .There will be
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The Confinement of Phobias An average of about 8.7% of people in the United States suffers from various phobias. A phobia is an anxiety that is best described as an irrational fear that prohibits individuals from engaging in certain activities and causes them to avoid specific situations and objects. As a result‚ a person’s quality of life may decline due to fearful hindrances. At times‚ some may successfully mask their anxiety and learn to cope with them‚ thereby leading normal lifestyles. Others
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Fear And Phobias What is your greatest fear? Do you know the answer? A lot of people don’t. We just know that we sometimes feel fear and most people don’t like it. Sometimes‚ people like the feeling of fear. Have you ever heard the term "adrenaline junkie"? That’s those people that like fear. In this article‚ I will tell you everything you need to know about fear and phobias. Fear The Origin and Reasons of Fear The sensation of fear is related to 2 parts of the brain‚ the prefrontal cortex
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Phobias and Addictions Joe Blow General Psychology University of Phoenix PA10BSP03 Phobias and Addictions With extensive research over the years in the field of psychology‚ people have a better understanding of how the human mind works and how the mind affects ones behavior. Phobias and addictions are two emotional situations that have in one way or another‚ occurred in the lives of everyday people. Different theories expose behavior through an understanding of thought processes. The theories
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Fear and Phobias I’m sure that at least one of you is afraid of snakes or spiders. Maybe you have a fear of blood or injections‚ but the fact is all people have fears or situations they would rather avoid. It is part of everyday life. However‚ what is fear? The dictionary explains fear as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger‚ evil‚ pain etc. whether the threat is real or imagined. Biologically fear is necessary‚ because it warns the organism of life-threatening dangers and with that
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fear and phobias a) What is phobia b) Difference of fear and phobia c) Part of the brain which is responsible for fear and phobia d) Classification of phobia Specific phobia- meaning Blood injury injection phobia Situational phobia Natural environment phobia Animal phobia Causes Symptoms Treatment Social phobia – meaning Causes Symptoms Treatment Agoraphobia – meaning Causes Symptoms Treatment e) Examples III Conclusion IV Bibliography Phobia A phobia is an
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| [?] Subscribe To This Site | List Of Phobias And Their Meanings List Of Phobias And Their Meanings From Ablutophobia To Zoophobia Social Bookmark this page NOW Complete Phobia List and their meanings: A Ablutophobia - Fear of washing or bathing. Acarophobia - Fear of itching or of the insects that cause itching. Acerophobia - Fear of sourness. Achluophobia - Fear of darkness. Acousticophobia - Fear of noise. Aeroacrophobia - Fear of open high places. Aeronausiphobia
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serpents? Well‚ you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health‚ phobias affect approximately 10% of adults. There are a number of explanations for why phobias develop‚ including evolutionary and behavioral theories. Whatever the cause‚ phobias are a treatable condition that can be overcome with cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques. What do people fear most? The following phobias are ten of the most common fear-objects that lead to symptoms such as dizziness‚ nausea
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