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Which of the following best describes specific phobia?

An extreme fear that is associated with a specific object, situation, or concept (correct)

A common fear that affects about 10% of the population in the US

A fear that causes significant distress but does not lead to avoidance

An extreme fear that is rational and reasonable

What is a common characteristic of specific phobia?

No significant distress or problems functioning

Avoidance of the fear-inducing object or situation (correct)

Persistence of the fear over time

Affects only children and teens

What is a key characteristic of specific phobia?

Patients have only one specific phobia

Patients have no difficulties in their daily life

Patients are anxious about a particular situation (correct)

Patients are not affected by their fear

What distinguishes a phobia from a normal fear?

The fear is extreme and causes significant distress (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes specific phobia?

An extreme fear that is irrational and unreasonable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of specific phobia?

Avoidance of the fear-inducing object or situation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes specific phobia from a normal fear?

Specific phobia is an extreme type of fear (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients with specific phobia have more than one specific phobia?

75% (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Defining Specific Phobia

A persistent and excessive or unreasonable fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
A common characteristic: anxiety or avoidance of a specific object, situation, or activity

Phobia vs. Normal Fear

A phobia is distinguished from a normal fear by its excessive or unreasonable nature
A phobia is also characterized by avoidance of the feared object, situation, or activity

Consequences of Specific Phobia

Can significantly impair a person's daily life and relationships

Prevalence of Specific Phobia

Approximately 75% of patients with specific phobia have more than one specific phobia

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Test your knowledge on specific phobias with this quiz! Explore the various types of specific phobias and their characteristics, and learn about the impact they can have on daily life. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand this anxiety disorder.