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Phobia - Simple/Specific
Definition A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity or situation.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Specific phobias are a type of anxiety disorder. Exposure to the feared stimulus may provoke extreme anxiety or a panic attack.
Common phobias include the fear of particular animals (e.g., dogs or snakes), insects or spiders, high places, lightening, flying, and blood. People with specific phobias often realize that their fear is irrational but are unable to prevent it.
Specific phobias are among the most common of all psychiatric disorders, affecting up to 10% of the population.
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• Simple/Specific Phobia Symptoms & Signs
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• Simple/Specific Phobia Treatment
• Simple/Specific Phobia Prognosis
• Simple/Specific Phobia Complications
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Review Date : 1/25/2003
Reviewed By : David Taylor, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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