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Understanding Phobias: Types, Symptoms, and Definitions

Join us on Thursday from 13:00 to 14:30 for a comprehensive session on phobias as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. Phobias are characterized by irrational and excessive fears of objects or situations that often provoke a sense of danger or harm. We will explore the different types of phobias, including social phobias, agoraphobia, and specific phobias related to animals or situations. Learn about the four major types of specific phobias and understand how they can impact daily life.

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Understanding Phobias: Types, Symptoms, and Definitions

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  1. Getting on Thursday 13-14.30

  2. PhobiasDefined • According to the American Psychiatric Association, a phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation. In most cases, the phobia involves a sense of endangerment or a fear of harm. For example, those suffering from agoraphobia fear being trapped in an inescapable place or situation.

  3. Chapter 8 Phobias • Types of Phobias There are three types of phobias: • Social phobias—fear of social situations. • Agoraphobia—fear of being trapped in an inescapable place or situation. • Specific phobias—fear of a specific object (such as snakes).

  4. SpecificTypes of Phobias There are four major types of specific phobias: • The natural environment—fear of lightening, water, storms, etc. • Animal—fear of snakes, rodents, spiders, etc. • Medical—fear of seeing blood, receiving injections, visiting a doctor, etc. • Situational—fear of bridges, leaving the home, driving, etc.

  5. Letspronounce • Psychiatry (saiˈkaiətri) • Psychiatrist(saiˈkaiətrist) • Psychiatric(saikiˈatrik)

  6. Letspronounce • psychology[saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ]   • psychologist(saɪˈkɒl ə dʒɪst) • psychopathic (saɪkəˈpæθ ɪk) • psycho [ˈsaɪkəʊ] Slangcrazy, insane

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