Quick Quiz: Phobias

Quick quiz time again. This next one is lifted straight from the Wikipedia phobias page. We've just left some things out. Your job: fill in the blanks.

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A phobia is a type of ___________ disorder, defined by a persistent fear of an object or situation. The phobia typically results in a rapid onset of fear and is present for more than ___ months. The affected person will go to great lengths to avoid the situation or object, typically to a degree greater than the actual danger posed. If the feared object or situation cannot be avoided, the affected person will have significant _____________. 

Types of ________________________ include those to certain animals, natural environment situations, blood or injury, and specific situations. The most common are fear of spiders, fear of snakes, and fear of heights. ____________________ is when the situation is feared as the person is worried about others judging them. _______________________ is when fear of a situation occurs because it is felt that escape would not be possible.

Specific phobias should be treated with ___________________ where the person is introduced to the situation or object in question until the fear resolves. Social phobia and agoraphobia are often treated with some combination of counselling and _______________________.

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1. Anxiety
2. Six
3. Distress
4. Specific phobias
5. Social phobia
6. Agoraphobia
7. Exposure therapy
8. Medication