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What is the main characteristic of a unique phobia?
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?
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?
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?
What role does avoidance play in maintaining a unique phobia?
How does exposure to the triggering stimulus affect individuals with unique phobias?
How does exposure to the triggering stimulus affect individuals with unique phobias?
What contributes to the higher incidence of unique phobias in childhood?
What contributes to the higher incidence of unique phobias in childhood?
What is the main characteristic of a unique phobia?
What is the main characteristic of a unique phobia?
How is a unique phobia often developed?
How is a unique phobia often developed?
What contributes to the persistence of a unique phobia?
What contributes to the persistence of a unique phobia?
When does a unique phobia typically have its source?
When does a unique phobia typically have its source?
What does the person with a unique phobia typically understand about their fear?
What does the person with a unique phobia typically understand about their fear?
How can a unique phobia develop without a direct encounter with the object of fear?
How can a unique phobia develop without a direct encounter with the object of fear?
In what way can avoidance behavior impact a unique phobia?
In what way can avoidance behavior impact a unique phobia?
What type of learning contributes to the development of a unique phobia?
What type of learning contributes to the development of a unique phobia?
What may lead to a panic attack in individuals with a unique phobia?
What may lead to a panic attack in individuals with a unique phobia?
What type of response may occur upon exposure to the feared object or situation in individuals with a unique phobia?
What type of response may occur upon exposure to the feared object or situation in individuals with a unique phobia?
