Understanding Phobias: A Quiz

What does the Greek word 'phobos' mean?

• Animal

• Water

• Darkness

• Fear

What is hydrophobia a fear of?

• Water

• Flying

• Heights

• Insects

Which phobia is characterized by a fear of places or situations that trigger fear or helplessness?

• Phobophobia

• Hydrophobia

• Agoraphobia

• Social phobia

What are the general categories of specific phobias mentioned in the DSM-5?

• Animals, natural environment, medical issues, specific situations, other

• Water, heights, darkness, insects, animals

• Social situations, open spaces, water, heights, darkness

• Flying, driving, elevators, loud noises, choking

What is the fear of fears known as?

• Agoraphobia

• Hydrophobia

• Phobophobia

• Social phobia

How are new phobia names typically created?

• Using a scientific naming convention

• Combining a Greek prefix with the suffix -phobia

• Using a Latin suffix

• Randomly selecting words

What might happen to someone with a phobia when exposed to the phobic object or situation?

• They feel relaxed

• They feel slightly uncomfortable

• They experience intense fear or anxiety

• They enjoy the challenge