Specific Phobia (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What distinguishes a specific phobia from ordinary fear?
What distinguishes a specific phobia from ordinary fear?
Fear is disproportionate to actual danger
How long must symptoms persist for a diagnosis of specific phobia?
How long must symptoms persist for a diagnosis of specific phobia?
Six months or longer
Fear of storms and heights are examples of which phobia category?
Fear of storms and heights are examples of which phobia category?
Natural environment phobias
What is GABA's primary function in the nervous system?
What is GABA's primary function in the nervous system?
Main inhibitory neurotransmitter
What happens when someone has GABA dysfunction?
What happens when someone has GABA dysfunction?
Exaggerated feelings of fear or anxiety
What does long-term potentiation (LTP) do in specific phobia?
What does long-term potentiation (LTP) do in specific phobia?
Strengthens link between stimulus & fear
Which conditioning precipitates and which perpetuates specific phobia?
Which conditioning precipitates and which perpetuates specific phobia?
Classical precipitates; operant perpetuates
How does negative reinforcement perpetuate phobia?
How does negative reinforcement perpetuate phobia?
Avoidance removes anxiety, strengthening it
What is catastrophic thinking in specific phobia?
What is catastrophic thinking in specific phobia?
Overestimating worst outcomes as likely
How does stigma affect people with specific phobia?
How does stigma affect people with specific phobia?
Prevents them from seeking treatment