Most Common Phobias
Most Common Fears
Phobia Information
Diagnosis/Treatments
Misc.
100
the fear of spiders
What is Arachnophobia
100
the fear of not being able to fulfill basic needs; desperation
What is the fear of dissapointment
100
A persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it
What is a phobia?
100
Beta blockers and sedatives
What are the different types of medications used to treat a phobia?
100
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat
What is a fear
200
having social anxiety disorder, panic attacks, feeling judged by the people around you
What are Social Phobias
200
the fear of being a disappointment; not living up to expectations
What is the fear of failure
200
specific phobias, social phobias, agoraphobia
What are the three types of phobias?
200
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is CBT?
200
a therapeutic option known for being successful at curing phobias.
What is hyponotherapy
300
the fear of open spaces, crowded areas, situations where escaping is difficult; may not leave their house
What is Agoraphobia
300
the fear of life changes; anything that we are not sure of
What is the fear of the unknown
300
Also known as social anxiety disorders.
What is another name for social phobias?
300
Fight-or-flight response
What is the response system triggered by fear?
300
Over ____ phobias have been identified by psychologists so far!
What is 500
400
the fear of flying or anything to do with flying, ie airports
What is Aerophobia
400
the fear of extreme sadness; depression
What is the fear of misery
400
6 months
What is the amount of time it takes to confirm someone under 18 has a phobia?
400
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)
What is the guide used to help diagnose specific mental disorders?
400
There are ___ general categories of phobias.
What is 4
500
the fear of heights
What is Acrophobia
500
the fear of deportation; being grounded; jail
What is the fear of loss of freedom
500
Since a phobia is a result of an anxiety disorder, a _________ would have to be seen to prescribe medication.
What is a psychologist in relation to phobias?
500
Systematic desensitization or exposure therapy
What is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy?
500
___ is an example of a phobia that doesn't fit into any of the general phobia categories.
What is a Social Phobia
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