When we talk about phobias we usually think of situations like feeling fearful of public speaking, experiencing panic when riding an airplane or being terrified of spiders or snakes. But what about homophobia? Is homophobia a true phobia or is it more of a cultural bias against those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered? In this post we are going to explore how some define homophobia including the psychiatric community. We are also going to take a look at some research on...
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Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity, or situation that poses little to no actual... Read more »
Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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