Psychology / Unit 12 Psych 1333 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Specific Phobia
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The idea
A specific phobia is intense, persistent fear of a particular object or situation, leading to avoidance and impairment.
In practice
A person declines medical care because it would require a blood draw.
Where people slip
The fear is usually recognized as excessive by the person who has it. Insight does not reduce the response.
Your place on the trail
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