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?

Medication-only treatment Cognitive restructuring Systematic desensitization Group therapy

2. What distinguishes a phobia from an everyday fear?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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