Characteristics and Symptoms of Phobias 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyPhobic disordersA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: LizardCrepeCreated on: 12-06-16 16:30 What is a phobia? An intense, persistent and irrational fear of a particular subject, object, activity or situation 1 of 9 What are the two types of Phobias? Specific and Complex phobias 2 of 9 What is a Specific phobia? A fear of a single stimulus 3 of 9 When do Specific phobias develop? During childhood or adolescence 4 of 9 What percentage of the population sufferers from a specific phobia? 13% 5 of 9 What is an example of a specific phobia? Zoo-phobia 6 of 9 What is a Complex phobia? A highly disruptive and disabling kind of phobia 7 of 9 When do Complex phobias develop? After adolescence 8 of 9 What is an example of a complex phobia? Social Phobias 9 of 9
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