Does Fear Cause Lying?
A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity, or situation that poses little to no actual danger.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Specific phobias are a type of anxiety disorder in which exposure to the feared stimulus may provoke extreme anxiety or a panic attack. Specific phobias are among the most common of all psychiatric disorders, affecting up to 10% of the population.
Common phobias include the fear of:
- Blood, injections, and...
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Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Being exposed to the feared object, or even thinking about being exposed to it causes an anxiety reaction.This fear or anxiety is out of proportion... Read more »
Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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