Characteristics of phobias

• The three behavioural characteristics of phobias are : Panic , avoidance , endurance
• The three cognitive characteristics of phobias are : Selective attention , cognitive distortions , irrational beliefs
• The three emotional characteristics of phobias are : Excessive fear , panic , anxiety
• Cognitive distortions are negative thoughts that exaggerate danger, such as catastrophizing or overgeneralization.