An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
What is Phobia?
100
This Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean actor has swinophobia (the fear of pigs)
Who is Orlando Bloom?
100
Getting nervous when you see a pit bull or a Rottweiler
What is Fear?
100
This treatment is where you gradually and repeatedly expose yourself to the fear in a controlled way
What is Exposure?
100
The fear of spiders
What is Arachnophobia?
200
What language does the word Phobia come from
What is Greek?
200
This Harry Potter and Woman in Black actor has coulrophobia (the fear of clowns).
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
200
Experiencing butterflies when peering down from the top of a skyscraper or climbing a tall ladder
What is Fear?
200
When you begin with a situation that you can handle, and work your way up from there, building your confidence and coping skills as you move up this.
What is the Fear Ladder?
200
The fear of tight spaces or no escape
What is Claustrophobia?
300
This is the most common phobia
What is Arachnophobia?
300
This Friends and Cake actor has aerophobia (the fear of flying).
Who is Jennifer Aniston?
300
Avoiding necessary medical treatments or doctor’s checkups because you’re terrified of needles
What is Phobia?
300
One way to get over a phobia is to realize that not EVERY situation will be like this i.e “I fainted once while getting a shot. I’ll never be able to get a shot again without passing out." When you do this it is called
What is Overgeneralization?
300
The fear of heights
What is Acrophobia?
400
This percent of the population has a phobia: 5%, 10%, 15%
What is 10%?
400
This Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Crazy Ones actor has coimetrophobia (the fear of cemeteries).
Who is Sarah Michelle Gellar?
400
Feeling a little queasy when getting a shot or when your blood is being drawn
What is Fear?
400
If you stop doing a term for jumping to the most negative conclusion i.e “The captain said we’re going through turbulence. The plane is going to crash!” then getting over a phobia may be easier.
What is Catastrophizing?
400
The fear of palindromes
What is Aibohphobia?
500
This age range is when phobias usually develop
What is 10-13 years old?
500
This director/actor fears insects, sunshine, dogs, deer, bright colors, children, heights, small rooms, crowds, cancer, and any place that is not Manhattan. He directed Annie Hall
Who is Woody Allen?
500
Not going to your best friend’s island wedding because you’d have to fly there
What is Phobia?
500
This is the main reason for seeking treatment for a phobia