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Which of the following best describes specific phobia?
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?
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?
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?
What distinguishes a phobia from a normal fear?
Which of the following best describes specific phobia?
Which of the following best describes specific phobia?
What is a common consequence of specific phobia?
What is a common consequence of specific phobia?
What distinguishes specific phobia from a normal fear?
What distinguishes specific phobia from a normal fear?
What percentage of patients with specific phobia have more than one specific phobia?
What percentage of patients with specific phobia have more than one specific phobia?
Study Notes
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.
