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

    Name one example of a phobia related to animals.

    Zoo phobia

    What is a phobia?

    <p>A condition showing fear from a specific thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Claustrophobia is the fear of open spaces.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fear of flying is known as __________.

    <p>Aerophobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name any three types of phobias.

    <p>Social Phobia, Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following fears with their corresponding phobias:

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

    Individuals with _____ may struggle in crowded places.

    <p>Agoraphobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phobias with their definitions:

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

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

    <p>Phobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy is specifically used to treat phobias?

    <p>Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People suffering from social phobia may lead a ________ life.

    <p>difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following effects and treatments of phobia:

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

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