When anxiety is associated with a particular stimulus.
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There are 5 clinical characteristics, state one. *the next 4 questions ask for the others, so write all 5 down before looking at answers for any of these 5*
The anxiety or avoidance has a duration of 6 months or more.
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There are 5 clinical characteristics, state another.
The anxiety or avoidance cannot be better accounted for by another mental disorder.
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There are 5 clinical characteristics, state another.
There is an avoidance of the stimulus to such an extent that it interferes with normal everyday functioning.
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There are 5 clinical characteristics, state another.
Individuals can recognise that their response to the stimulus is unreasonable, but if they do they have no ability to control it.
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There are 5 clinical characteristics, state another.
The anxiety is of a level of fear which is out of proportion to the actual stimulus.
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Symptoms of phobias can include:
Anticipation of fear, breathing difficulties, increases muscle tension, increased arousal, sleeping problems, etc.
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What are the 3 types of phobic disorder stated by the ICD-10?
Specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia.
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Describe specific phobias.
A persistent and irrational fear of a specific stimulus. e.g. flying
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Describe social phobias.
A persistent and irrational fear of social situations in which a person may be exposed to unfamiliar people, or the scrutiny of others.
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Describe agoraphobia.
A persistent and irrational fear of being in a public place where escape may be difficult or where it may be difficult to receive help for a panic attack.
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What are 3 certain characteristics of phobic disorders?
High levels of anxiety, avoidance behaviour, and considerable emotional distress.
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What does ICD-10 define phobic disorders as?
Extreme fear which is out of all proportion to the actual danger posed by a particular object of situation.
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There are 5 clinical characteristics, state one. *the next 4 questions ask for the others, so write all 5 down before looking at answers for any of these 5*
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The anxiety or avoidance has a duration of 6 months or more.
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