Phobias Quiz

Which of these is a behavioural characteristic of phobias?

• Fear.

• Avoidance.

• Anxiety.

• Aggression.

Which of these is a cognitive characteristic of phobias?

• Selective attention.

• Delusions.

• Avoidance.

• Endurance.

The two-process model of phobias involves:

• Classical conditioning and social learning.

• Operant conditioning and social learning.

• Social learning and systematic desensitisation.

• Classical conditioning and operant conditioning.

A case study of learning a phobia through classical conditioning involved:

• Little Peter.

• Little Hans.

• Little Albert.

• Little Tony.

Which of the following is a limitation of the two-process model?

• It can’t explain how phobias are maintained over time.

• There is no supporting evidence.

• It can’t explain how a fear of dogs might be acquired.

• It can’t explain preparedness for certain phobias.

What reinforces avoidance in the two-process model?

• Anxiety reduction.

• Safety cues.

• Preparedness.

• Positive reinforcement.

Which of the following is not normally part of systematic desensitisation?

• Learning a relaxation procedure.

• Constructing an anxiety hierarchy.

• Massive immediate exposure to the phobic stimulus.

• Gradually increasing exposure to the phobic stimulus.

Which of these is a good example of flooding?

• An arachnophobic having a small spider placed in the next room.

• A turophobic having to look at a picture of a slice of cheddar.

• A pogonophobic looking through a window at a bearded man.

• An ombrophobia having to stand outside during a torrential thunderstorm.

Which of the following applies to systematic desensitisation?

• It fails to be effective with most people.

• It is unsuitable for patients with learning difficulties.

• It has a high dropout rate.

• It is acceptable for most patients.

Why might flooding be considered to be superior to systematic desensitisation?

• It is less traumatic.

• It is suitable for a wider range of patients.

• It is more cost effective.

• It has a lower chance of making the phobia worse.