Phobias (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
What percentage of the population is affected by phobias?
What percentage of the population is affected by phobias?
10%
What is the key distinguishing feature of phobias?
What is the key distinguishing feature of phobias?
Anxiety disproportionate to real risk
What are the three main categories of phobia symptoms?
What are the three main categories of phobia symptoms?
Behavioural, emotional, cognitive
Which behavioural symptom involves interference with daily life?
Which behavioural symptom involves interference with daily life?
Disruption of functioning
What cognitive feature is crucial for diagnosing phobias?
What cognitive feature is crucial for diagnosing phobias?
Recognition of exaggerated anxiety
What are the three main sub-types of phobias?
What are the three main sub-types of phobias?
Simple, social, agoraphobia
How many types of simple phobias are there?
How many types of simple phobias are there?
Four
What is arachnophobia?
What is arachnophobia?
Fear of spiders
What are the three subtypes of social phobias?
What are the three subtypes of social phobias?
Performance, interaction, generalised
What does agoraphobia involve?
What does agoraphobia involve?
Fear of leaving home or safe places