Understanding Phobias and Their Management

What is a phobia?

• A temporary feeling of unease

• A preference for certain activities

• An intense fear that is beyond logical limits

• A mild dislike of something

Which of the following is a fear of spiders?

• Trypophobia

• Claustrophobia

• Arachnophobia

• Acrophobia

What is Claustrophobia?

• Fear of flying

• Fear of water

• Fear of small spaces

• Fear of heights

What is the flooding technique in managing phobias?

• Discussing the fear in a support group

• Fully exposing oneself to the fear until it loses its power

• Avoiding the fear completely

• Gradually exposing oneself to the fear

How can support groups help in overcoming phobias?

• By avoiding the fear

• By using medication

• By sharing and discussing feelings to rationalize them

• By ignoring the fear