psychology stuff.

Jun 02, 2006 09:36

my programs don't save on my student folder,
so i'm putting them on here. (don't bother reading it. haha)
Q. Are there different types of phobias?

A. Yes. There are three different types of phobias. Specific, Social, and Agoraphobia.

Specific Phobia: an irrational fear of specific objects or situations. Ex: Colors, Mother in Law, Spiders.

Social Phobia: the fear of being watched or humiliated while doing something in front of other people. Ex: writing a check, eating a meal, or speaking in public.

Agoraphobia: the fear of being alone in any place or situation from which it seems to be no way of escape. People suffering from agoraphobia avoid being in public places, especially when busy or crowded. They sometimes may not even leave their home.

Q. What is a phobia?
A. a phobia is a persistent, irrational fear of activities, situations or objects that most people consider harmless.

Phobias can interfere with your ability to work, socialize, and even interfere with your normal daily routine. They usually are accompanied by other problems, such as social isolation, depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse and eating disorders.

http://www.centrahealth.com/news/digest/aug05/article3.aspx
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