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Phobias

Phobias. What are they? Do you have one?. Phobias. - an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, excessive, and irrational fear. 3 types of Phobias. a . Social Phobia - an irrational of performing in social situations b . Specific Phobia ( simple phobia)

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Phobias

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  1. Phobias What are they? Do you have one?

  2. Phobias • - an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, excessive, and irrational fear

  3. 3 types of Phobias a. Social Phobia • - an irrational of performing in social situations b. Specific Phobia ( simple phobia) • intense fear of a specific situation or object c. Agoraphobia • - anxiety about being in places from which escape may be difficult if a panic attack occurred

  4. Treating PhobiAS a. Logical Approach - fear is eliminated by understanding the source of the fear b. Gradual Approach • - the person is faced with tolerable stages of exposure to the fear until he fear is eliminated c. Relaxation • - the person completely relaxes and then is introduced to the fear gradually

  5. d. Flooding • - the person is completely immersed in the situation he or she fears most • e. Drugs • anti anxiety drugs are used

  6. Does she have a Phobia? • Is this really a phobia or is she acting? • What treatment method are they using to help her over come her phobia of pickles • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-FGE7QELQ

  7. Check your understanding • Complete the phobia questions in your packet

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