Understanding Phobias: Types and Characteristics
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What is the main characteristic of a unique phobia?

  • The fear is always caused by a direct encounter with the feared object or situation.
  • The trigger for the phobia is always remembered by the person.
  • The fear is rational and proportional to the danger posed by the object or situation.
  • Avoidance behavior leads to persistence of the phobia. (correct)

    • How is a unique phobia often developed according to the text?

  • By understanding that the fear is rational and justified.
  • Through classical conditioning, where fear is associated with the object or situation. (correct)
  • Through a direct personal experience with the feared object.
  • By avoiding any exposure to the feared object or situation.

    • What is an example of the source of a unique phobia, as mentioned in the text?

  • Having a direct encounter with the feared object in adulthood.
  • Watching someone else's phobia without directly experiencing it. (correct)
  • Developing a rational fear based on logical reasoning.
  • Experiencing a similar phobia in another person.

    • What role does avoidance play in maintaining a unique phobia?

    <p>Avoidance prevents conditioning or reverse learning from occurring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does exposure to the triggering stimulus affect individuals with unique phobias?

    <p>It may cause an anxiety response and potentially lead to a panic attack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the higher incidence of unique phobias in childhood?

    <p>Higher susceptibility to conditioning and learning during childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a unique phobia?

    <p>Exposure to the stimulus almost always causes an anxiety response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a unique phobia often developed?

    <p>By classical conditioning and learned behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the persistence of a unique phobia?

    <p>Avoidance behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a unique phobia typically have its source?

    <p>In childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the person with a unique phobia typically understand about their fear?

    <p>They understand the fear is excessive and irrational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a unique phobia develop without a direct encounter with the object of fear?

    <p>By watching someone else's phobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can avoidance behavior impact a unique phobia?

    <p>Avoidance reinforces and maintains the phobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of learning contributes to the development of a unique phobia?

    <p>Social learning by watching others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may lead to a panic attack in individuals with a unique phobia?

    <p>'Conditioned response' to the trigger stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of response may occur upon exposure to the feared object or situation in individuals with a unique phobia?

    <p>An anxiety response and possibly panic attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

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