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Fear vs. Phobia
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What is the definition of a phobia?
A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations.
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What is arachnophobia?
The fear of spiders (48% of women, 12% of men)
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What is one symptom of a phobia in relation to one's palms?
Sweating
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What is mysophobia?
The fear of germs.
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What is a fear?
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat
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What is the time frame for a phobia?
Over 6 months.
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What is acrophobia?
The fear of heights
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What is one symptom of a phobia in relation to one's steadiness?
Shaking or Trembling
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What is ophidiophobia?
The fear of snakes.
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What are fears not caused by?
Anxiety disorders
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How can the objective danger be categorized?
Small or nonexistent
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What is claustrophobia?
The fear of small spaces.
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What is one symptom of a phobia in relation to one's touch?
A feeling of pins and needles or numbness.
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What is the phobia: specific phobias?
Fear of specific objects, places, or situations
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What are phobias felt with?
Uncontrollable anxiety
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What does the person with this phobia believe the danger is?
The person believes it is a great danger to them.
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What is aerophobia?
The fear of flying.
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What is one symptom of a phobia in relation to one's stomach?
Nausea
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What is social phobia?
Fear of being judged or embarrassed by others.
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What are fears felt with?
An unpleasant emotions, but not anxiety
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What does a phobia cause if triggered?
A full-blown panic attack
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What is agoraphobia?
The fear of open/crowded spaces.
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What is one symptom of a phobia in relation to one's heart?
Increased heart rate.
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What is blood injection-injury type?
Fear of blood, injury, or injections.
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What is a phobia compared to a fear?
Phobias are specific, identifiable stimuli that sets off an anxiety reaction.