Dental Fear and Direct Experiences

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What is the most common way people develop dental fears?

Through negative media portrayals of dentistry

Through direct experiences (correct)

Through positive dental experiences

Through indirect experiences

Which factor can contribute to the development of dental fear based on indirect experiences?

Absence of any traumatic experiences

Negative views of dentistry in mass media (correct)

Learning from others' positive experiences at the dentist

Positive portrayal of dentistry in mass media

In addition to painful experiences, what is another factor that may lead to the development of dental fear?

Positive feedback from friends about their dentist

Absence of any negative media portrayals

Wearing white coats by the dental staff

Perception of warmth and care from the dentist (correct)

How can stimulus generalization contribute to the development of dental fear?

By associating negative experiences in non-dental contexts with dental settings Signup and view all the answers

What role does a dentist's perceived manner play in the development of dental fear?

It can result in high dental fear even without painful experiences Signup and view all the answers

How can helplessness contribute to the experience of dental fear?

By believing there is no means of influencing a negative event Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a dentist's perceived manner on the development of dental fear?

It can lead to dental fear even in the absence of painful experiences Signup and view all the answers

How can indirect experiences contribute to the development of dental fear?

By hearing about others' traumatic experiences Signup and view all the answers

In what way can stimulus generalization lead to the development of dental fear?

By linking negative experiences in a non-dental context to dental visits Signup and view all the answers

What role does mass media portrayal play in the development of dental fear?

It contributes to the development of dental fear through negative portrayals Signup and view all the answers

How does helplessness and perceived lack of control impact the experience of dental fear?

It only affects patients with a high pain tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What factor besides painful experiences can lead to the development of dental phobia?

'Uncaring' or 'uninterested' behavior by dentists Signup and view all the answers

Why do dentists nowadays often choose to wear less 'threatening' apparel?

To decrease the likelihood of developing dental phobia Signup and view all the answers

What type of experiences in non-dental contexts can lead to the development of dental fear through stimulus generalization?

'Helpless' and 'lack of control' experiences in hospitals Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a dentist's behavior was found to result in high dental fear in patients?

'Uncaring' and 'uninterested' attitudes towards patients Signup and view all the answers

How does a perception of lack of control contribute to the experience of helplessness?

It induces feelings of powerlessness and inability to influence negative events. Signup and view all the answers

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