Psychology Unit 4 AOS 2 - phobias

What is a specific phobia?

• A general fear of all objects

• A persistent, intense, irrational fear of a specific object or event

• A temporary fear of new experiences

• A rational fear of dangerous situations

What does the biopsychosocial model help to understand?

• Economic trends

• Technological advancements

• A person's phobia

• Historical events

What is a consequence of low levels of GABA?

• Enhanced anxiety regulation

• Increased neuron control

• Neurons may start to fire uncontrollably

• Decreased likelihood of phobia development

What psychological factor is associated with avoiding a phobic stimulus?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Punishment

• Extinction

What does memory bias refer to?

• Distorting our memory of experiences

• Enhancing our memory of positive experiences

• Forgetting traumatic experiences

• Overestimating potential dangers

What is the effect of stigma on understanding phobias?

• It enhances understanding

• It leads to misunderstanding

• It has no effect on understanding

• It guarantees understanding

What is the primary benefit of using evidence-based interventions for phobias?

• Effectiveness for different types of phobias

• Increased anxiety

• Limited to one type of phobia

• No benefit

What is a common intervention used to help people identify and change unhelpful thought processes?

• Systematic desensitization

• Psychoeducation

• Cognitive and behavioural therapies

• Medication

What is a common technique used in the behavioural component?

• Psychoeducation

• Medication

• Systematic desensitization

• Cognitive restructuring

What should not be encouraged as part of the education process?

• Avoidance behaviors

• Support networks

• Treatment options

• Positive thinking