Phobias - specific phobias, agoraphobia, & social phobia

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explores phobias, how they differ from everyday fears, and their impact on daily life. It explains types of phobias, symptoms, and causes, while highlighting effective treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy. It's helpful for understanding, recognizing, and managing irrational fears that interfere with well-being.

Channel: Osmosis from Elsevier Duration: 0:05:55

Questions

1. Which therapy technique involves gradually exposing patients to their feared objects while teaching coping methods?

Group therapy Cognitive restructuring Medication-only treatment Systematic desensitization

2. What percentage of the population is affected by phobias according to the content?

About 2% About 5% About 20% About 10%

3. Which of the following is an example of agoraphobia?

Avoiding crowded malls due to fear of not escaping quickly Fear of needles Fear of flying Fear of clowns

4. Which of the following is classified as a specific phobia in the DSM-5?

Fear of flying (aviophobia) Social phobia Fear of public speaking Agoraphobia

5. What distinguishes a phobia from an everyday fear?

Phobias always cause physical injury Phobias are always related to animals Phobias involve disproportionate, irrational responses that interfere with daily life Phobias only affect children

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