Worksheets6.2 (M) Phobias Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the most common type of phobia in the United States?
Specific phobias
Social phobia
Agoraphobia
What are some common symptoms of phobias?
Increased blood pressure
Dry mouth
Choking sensations
Chest tightness or pain
all of these!
What is the first-line approach in the treatment of phobias?
Exposure Therapy
Medication
What is the fear of long words called?
Spectrophobia
Chiclephobia
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
Agoraphobia
Which of the following are causes for phobias?
Genetics
Traumatic experiences
Reading about something in abook
Seeing a scary movie
Often referred to as CBT, (a) involves learning to identify the underlying negative (b) that contribute to feelings of fear. Once you become better at noticing these thoughts, you can then work on (c) them with more positive, helpful thoughts.
Phobias can have a serious impact on well-being, but it is important to remember that you are not (a) . Phobias are common and (b) . If you believe that you have the symptoms of some type of phobia, consult a (c) for further evaluation and treatment advice.
One of the big differences between being scared of something and having a phobia of something is the fear is so strong you are unable to live a normal (a)
Phobias are learned fears.
True
False
Phobias can be passed down from parent to child
True
False
Most phobias' names from from this language(s).
Greek or Latin
British
French or Russian
Spanish
Most phobias are NOT treatable
True
False
Most phobias share similar symptoms. such as Extreme fear and anxiety, Panic attacks, Avoidance of the feared object or situation, and Dread and apprehension.
True
False
Acquiring a phobia can be linked to Classical Conditioning.
True
False
Phobias are considered a(n) ____________ disorder.
Anxiety
Depression
Mood
Psych Disorder: an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts and/or actions
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder OCD
Psych Disorder: Excessive or unrealistic worry about life circumstances that lasts for at least 6 months.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder OCD
Psych Disorder: an anxiety disorder characterized by sudden bouts of intense, unexplained anxiety, often associated with physical symptoms like choking sensations or shortness of breath
Phobia- Phobic Disorder
Panic Disorder
Acute Anxiety Disorder
Psych Disorder: Symptoms similar to PTSD, but follows immediately after the event & lasts a shorter period. (days)
Phobia- Phobic Disorder
Panic Disorder
Acute Anxiety Disorder
The current book used to help diagnose psychological disorders. It contains all the symptoms.
DSM-4
DSM-5
Symptom Manual For Psych Disorders
The horrible very bad day book
