Arachnophobia is the irrational fear of THIS animal
What are SPIDERS?
A phobia is the persistent, excessive and unrealistic fear of THIS
What is an OBJECT, PERSON, ANIMAL, ACTIVITY or SITUATION?
Phobias cannot be overcome
What is a MYTH?
Animals, Situations, Medical Treatment, and Natural Environment are all examples of THESE
What are the FOUR MAJOR PHOBIA CATEGORIES?
Katy Perry has THIS phobia
What is NYCTOPHOBIA?
Phobias can affect people for a long time and do not go away on their own, but there are treatments and support to help.
What is REALITY?
THIS type of therapy/treatment specializes in changing your response to the object/situation you fear
What is COGNITIVE/EXPOSURE therapy?
The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates first referenced phobias at around THIS time
What is 400BC?
There is a difference between a phobia and a fear
What is REALITY?
What is UNREASONABLE or EXCESSIVE factor?
Phobias may be closely associated with THESE mental illnesses.
What is ANXIETY and DEPRESSION?
A phobia is just fear magnified
What is a MYTH?