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What is the most common way people develop dental fears?
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?
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?
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?
How can stimulus generalization contribute to the development of dental fear?
What role does a dentist's perceived manner play in the development of dental fear?
What role does a dentist's perceived manner play in the development of dental fear?
How can helplessness contribute to the experience of dental fear?
How can helplessness contribute to the experience of dental fear?
What is the impact of a dentist's perceived manner on the development of dental fear?
What is the impact of a dentist's perceived manner on the development of dental fear?
How can indirect experiences contribute to the development of dental fear?
How can indirect experiences contribute to the development of dental fear?
In what way can stimulus generalization lead to the development of dental fear?
In what way can stimulus generalization lead to the development of dental fear?
What role does mass media portrayal play in the development of dental fear?
What role does mass media portrayal play in the development of dental fear?
How does helplessness and perceived lack of control impact the experience of dental fear?
How does helplessness and perceived lack of control impact the experience of dental fear?
What factor besides painful experiences can lead to the development of dental phobia?
What factor besides painful experiences can lead to 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 type of experiences in non-dental contexts can lead to the development of dental fear through stimulus generalization?
What type of experiences in non-dental contexts can lead to the development of dental fear through stimulus generalization?
What aspect of a dentist's behavior was found to result in high dental fear in patients?
What aspect of a dentist's behavior was found to result in high dental fear in patients?
How does a perception of lack of control contribute to the experience of helplessness?
How does a perception of lack of control contribute to the experience of helplessness?
