Anxiety Disorders: Phobias

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1. Which of these statements is not true of phobias? A phobia is an irrational fear of an object or a situation It is possible to fear something that poses no real threat to the individual Phobias are a world-wide phenomenon All phobias are untreatable

2. On average, more women have phobias than men. True False

3. Which of these is not a common behaviour displayed by individuals when they are in contact with a fear stimulus? Sweating Shortness of breath Palpitations Decreased heart rate

4. It is possible for non-human animals to have phobias. True False

5. There has been no evidence to suggest phobias are genetic and can run in the family. True False

6. Which of the following statements best fits the behavioural explanation of the development of phobias? Genetics alone affects the likelihood of an individual developing a phobia. Threat perception (how dangerous the individual believes the threat to be) Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observations of others actions) Conflict in the psyche (conflict between id, ego and superego)

7. Which of these cannot be used as a treatment for individuals with phobias? Gradual exposure Hypnosis Medication Avoidance

8. Phobias are now sometimes treated with benzodiazepines (rather than barbiturates). Which of the following is not a side-effect of taking benzodiazepines? Wakefulness Drowsiness Ataxia Confusion

9. Cognitive psychologists would say heightened perception of bodily symptoms, such as quickened heart rate, has an impact on the individual’s level of fear shown. True False

10. Which individual case study did Freud use as an example of the causes of phobias? Little Hans Little Albert Little Benjamin Little Fritz