AS/A-level psychology; Maz et al. (2024/25): Name 3/4 behavioural characteristics of phobias.

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Name 3/4 behavioural characteristics of phobias.

Maz Kanu · Accepted Answer

.Panic in response to phobic stimulus (freezing/fainting) .Avoidance of phobic stimulus
.Avoidance behaviour interferes significantly with a person's routine, job, social activities and relationships (This distinguishes phobias from fears)
.Endurance of the phobic stimulus

AS/A-level psychology; Maz et al. (2024/25)

Name 3/4 behavioural characteristics of phobias.

.Panic in response to phobic stimulus (freezing/fainting) .Avoidance of phobic stimulus .Avoidance behaviour interferes significantly with a person's routine, job, social activities and relationships (This distinguishes phobias from fears) .Endurance of the phobic stimulus

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