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?

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

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

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

    How can helplessness contribute to the experience of dental fear?

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

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

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

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

    <p>By hearing about others' traumatic experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>It only affects patients with a high pain tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Uncaring' or 'uninterested' behavior by dentists</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To decrease the likelihood of developing dental phobia</p> 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?

    <p>'Helpless' and 'lack of control' experiences in hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Uncaring' and 'uninterested' attitudes towards patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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