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A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity, or situation.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 15, 2006
A phobia is an intense but unrealistic fear that can interfere with the ability to socialize, work, or go about everyday life, brought on by an object, event or situation. Just about everyone is afraid of something- an upcoming job interview or being alone outside after dark.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
An intense, irrational, persistent fear that interferes with normal functioning or creates significant distress. Ordinary fears are a normal part of childhood and can actually help children work through certain developmental issues.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
A phobia is an intense and unrealistic fear brought on by an object, event, or situation, which can interfere with the ability to socialize, work, or go about everyday life. Almost all children develop specific fears at some age.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
A phobia is an intense, unrealistic fear, which can interfere with the ability to socialize, work, or go about everyday life, that is brought on by an object, event or situation. Just about everyone is afraid of something- an upcoming job interview or being alone outside after dark.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Understanding Specific PhobiasYou’re out enjoying the day on your bike. Then you notice a dog just down the street.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Specific phobia is a type of disorder in which the affected individual displays a marked and enduring fear of specific situations or objects. Individuals with specific phobias experience extreme fear as soon as they encounter a defined situation or object, a phobic stimulus.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
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