A2 Psychology-Phobic Disorders

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Created on: 03-05-16 14:54

What is the DSM-IV?

The DSM-IV is one of the 2 classification systems for phobias, it was last updated in 2000. The other being the ICD-10

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Diagnosis of phobias is usually unambiguous and clear. It will include;

A persisten fear of the stimulus which is out of proportion to the real danger. An impending sense of something catastrophic. A compelling desire to avoid and escape the situation. Recognition that the fear is unreasonably excessive,but does not help

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What are the 3 categories of phobia as define by the DSM-IV

Agoraphobia- A fear of open spaces. Social Phobia- An intense and excessive fear of being in a social situation. Specific phobia- A phobia of a specific item, such as a phobia of button.

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What are the symptoms of fear?

Cognitive-Thought based, worrying about what will happen excessively. Behavioural- Not being able to move or running away, or avoidance behaviour. Emotional-Feelings of dread, terror etc Physical- The SNS, the fight or flight response.

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What are some issues of the classification system?

Reliability, Stigmatisation, Subjectivity...

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Who is Thomas Szasz?

Thomas Szasz came up with the concept of 'the myth of mental illness'. He critised the mere idea of classifying a phobia, as he said they don't exist, but are simply problem of everyday life.

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