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People with specific phobias are typically not aware that their fear is irrational.
People with specific phobias are typically not aware that their fear is irrational.
False
Specific phobias often start in childhood and persist into adulthood.
Specific phobias often start in childhood and persist into adulthood.
False
People with social phobia may feel a fear of being humiliated in front of others.
People with social phobia may feel a fear of being humiliated in front of others.
True
Agoraphobia is the fear of being alone in public places with easy escape routes.
Agoraphobia is the fear of being alone in public places with easy escape routes.
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Specific phobias such as fear of flying and fear of driving usually disappear over time.
Specific phobias such as fear of flying and fear of driving usually disappear over time.
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Agoraphobia is often mistaken for shyness, but they are the same thing.
Agoraphobia is often mistaken for shyness, but they are the same thing.
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People with social phobia are generally comfortable in most social situations, except for specific instances.
People with social phobia are generally comfortable in most social situations, except for specific instances.
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In some cases, panic attacks can lead to agoraphobia because individuals fear experiencing another panic attack.
In some cases, panic attacks can lead to agoraphobia because individuals fear experiencing another panic attack.
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A person with agoraphobia might be so afraid to leave their house that they become housebound in extreme cases.
A person with agoraphobia might be so afraid to leave their house that they become housebound in extreme cases.
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Social phobia is often accompanied by depression or substance abuse.
Social phobia is often accompanied by depression or substance abuse.
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Study Notes
Specific Phobias
- Individuals with specific phobias often lack awareness of the irrationality of their fears.
- These phobias usually begin in childhood and can continue into adulthood.
- Common examples include fear of flying and fear of driving, which may diminish over time.
Social Phobia
- Social phobia involves an intense fear of humiliation in social settings.
- Individuals are generally comfortable in most scenarios but may struggle in specific situations.
- Social phobia is frequently associated with depression or substance abuse issues.
Agoraphobia
- Agoraphobia is characterized by the fear of being alone in public places, particularly where escape may be difficult.
- It can be confused with shyness, but they represent distinct issues.
- Panic attacks can trigger agoraphobia as individuals develop a fear of experiencing future attacks.
- In severe cases, it can result in individuals becoming housebound due to the fear of leaving home.
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Learn about the three main groups of phobias including Specific (simple) phobias, Social phobia, and Agoraphobia. Understand how each type of phobia causes extreme anxiety in different situations.
