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Questions and Answers
What is the most common way people develop dental fears?
What is the most common way people develop dental fears?
- From positive experiences with dentists
- By watching dental horror movies
- From traumatic or painful dental experiences (correct)
- Through indirect experiences
Which factor does NOT explain why people develop dental phobia?
Which factor does NOT explain why people develop dental phobia?
- Perceived manner of the dentist
- Traumatic dental experiences
- Positive dental experiences (correct)
- Indirect experiences
What is an important variable that can result in high dental fear in patients?
What is an important variable that can result in high dental fear in patients?
- The dentist having a scary-looking office
- Wearing white coats by the dentist
- The dentist being perceived as caring and warm
- The dentist being uninterested (correct)
How might bad experiences with doctors or hospital environments contribute to dental fear?
How might bad experiences with doctors or hospital environments contribute to dental fear?
What role does helplessness play in the development of dental phobia?
What role does helplessness play in the development of dental phobia?
Why do dentists nowadays often choose to wear less 'threatening' apparel?
Why do dentists nowadays often choose to wear less 'threatening' apparel?
What is the role of dentists perceived as 'uncaring' or 'uninterested' in the development of dental phobia?
What is the role of dentists perceived as 'uncaring' or 'uninterested' in the development of dental phobia?
How might indirect experiences contribute to the development of dental fear?
How might indirect experiences contribute to the development of dental fear?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of dental phobia?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of dental phobia?
What does the text suggest about patients who develop dental fear despite having caring and warm dentists?
What does the text suggest about patients who develop dental fear despite having caring and warm dentists?
How can a perceived lack of control contribute to developing dental phobia?
How can a perceived lack of control contribute to developing dental phobia?
In what context might stimulus generalization lead to the development of dental fear?
In what context might stimulus generalization lead to the development of dental fear?
What is a possible reason why some people might fear white coats and antiseptic smells?
What is a possible reason why some people might fear white coats and antiseptic smells?
What does the text suggest about the role of perceived demeanor in dentists and dental fears?
What does the text suggest about the role of perceived demeanor in dentists and dental fears?
How might mass media contribute to the development of dental fear?
How might mass media contribute to the development of dental fear?
Study Notes
Direct Experiences
- Direct experience is the most common way people develop dental fears
- Most people report that their dental fear began after a traumatic, difficult, and/or painful dental experience
- Painful or traumatic dental experiences alone do not explain why people develop dental phobia
- The perceived manner of the dentist is an important variable in developing dental fear
Indirect Experiences
- Dental fear may develop as people hear about others' traumatic experiences or negative views of dentistry
- Negative portrayal of dentistry in mass media and cartoons can contribute to the development of dental fear
- Stimulus generalization: bad experiences with doctors or hospital environments may lead people to fear white coats and antiseptic smells
- Wearing less "threatening" apparel can help reduce dental fear
Helplessness and Perceived Lack of Control
- If a person believes they have no means of influencing a negative event, they will experience helplessness
- Feeling helpless can contribute to the development of dental phobia
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Description
Explore the various causes of dental phobia such as direct experiences during dental visits. Learn about the impact of perceived dentist behavior and how it can contribute to developing fear of dental procedures.
