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Exploring Phobias: Understanding Anxiety Disorders

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Exploring Phobias: Understanding Anxiety Disorders

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Agoraphobia is a fear of heights.

False

Phobias can be inherited from parents.

True

CBT is not an effective method for treating phobias.

False

Medication is never prescribed to help manage anxiety symptoms related to phobias.

False Signup and view all the answers

Phobias are untreatable and cannot be managed.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of recognizing the impact of phobias on individuals?

Recognizing the impact of phobias is essential to provide understanding and support to those who suffer from them. Signup and view all the answers

What can be an obstacle for someone with agoraphobia?

Leaving their house Signup and view all the answers

What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) used for in relation to phobias?

To help individuals gradually face and gain control over their fears. Signup and view all the answers

Why is empathy important for those around people with phobias?

Because it can help someone cope with their fears. Signup and view all the answers

What can be prescribed to help manage anxiety symptoms related to phobias?

Medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome for many people with phobias who receive the right support and treatment?

They can learn to manage their fears and lead fulfilling lives. Signup and view all the answers

What is a phobia, and how does it affect a person's life?

A phobia is an intense, often irrational fear of specific situations, objects, or activities that can significantly affect a person's life. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of phobias?

Specific phobias and complex phobias. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of phobias that people with phobias often realize?

That their fear is irrational, but they can't help feeling anxious about it. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a specific phobia?

Arachnophobia (fear of spiders) or aviophobia (fear of flying). Signup and view all the answers

What is still being studied about phobias?

The causes of phobias. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term for phobias that involve social situations or open spaces?

Complex phobias. Signup and view all the answers