Characteristics

• What are phobias characterised by?

  Extreme irrational fear that have an impact on the sufferer's life
• What are the three characteristics of phobias?

  Characteristics:

  • Behavioural e.g. avoidance, panic
  • Emotional e.g. excessive and irrational fear which are persistent
  • Cognitive e.g. irrational fear which are unaffected by rational argument. Recognition of excessive nature of fear
• What is meant by a phobia?

  An anxiety disorder that causes extreme irrational fear that affects everyday life