Understanding Phobias in Psychology

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of phobia?

Quick heart beats
Euphoria (correct)
Trembling
Discomfort

Sweating is a symptom commonly associated with phobia.

True (A)

Name one example of a phobia related to animals.

Zoo phobia

What is a phobia?

A condition showing fear from a specific thing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Claustrophobia is the fear of open spaces.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The fear of flying is known as __________.

Aerophobia Signup and view all the answers

Name any three types of phobias.

Social Phobia, Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia Signup and view all the answers

Match the following fears with their corresponding phobias:

Water = Aquaphobia Flying = Aerophobia Books = Bibliophobia Animals = Zoo phobia Closed Places = Claustrophobia Signup and view all the answers

Individuals with _____ may struggle in crowded places.

Agoraphobia Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phobias with their definitions:

Acrophobia = Fear of heights Aerophobia = Fear of flying Hydrophobia = Fear of water Social Phobia = Fear of social situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an irrational fear of something?

Phobia (A) Signup and view all the answers

Phobia only affects social interactions and not family relationships or work environments.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy is specifically used to treat phobias?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Signup and view all the answers

People suffering from social phobia may lead a ________ life.

difficult Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects and treatments of phobia:

Emotional effects = Difficult social interactions Phobia treatment = Cognitive behavioral therapy Social phobia = Impacts daily life Psychotherapy = Specific type of CBT Signup and view all the answers

Phobia definition

A persistent and excessive fear of a specific object, activity, or situation.

Social Phobia

Fear of social or performance situations.