Outline & evaluate the biological explanation of phobic disorders: The biological explanation for the acquisition of phobic disorders establishes that phobias are caused by genetics, innate influences and the principles of biochemistry. This theory recognises that an oversensitive fear response may be inherited, causing abnormal levels of anxiety. This is illustrated in the basis of inheritance, particularly the adrenergic theory that convicts that those who have an acquisition to phobic disorders
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have concern if the brain implant were to go beyond restoring the person to normal functioning and to a place of super-abilities. People with panic disorder have sudden and repeated attacks of fear that last for several minutes. Sometimes symptoms may last longer. These are called panic attacks. Panic attacks are characterized by a fear of disaster or of losing control even when there is no real danger. A person may also have a
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As a part of my route, I would make daily deliveries to on specific building in downtown Atlanta. 35th floor. There are days that I have no issues going to this floor, and the next day I have panic attacks know that I have to go to this floor. The emotions can range from a severe panic attack to nothing at all. I know I am on the 35th floor and no problem at all, then if I am near the windows on this floor, then the biological fear factors, and mental fears kick in. The evolutionary
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disorders are anxiety disorders, diagnosed in people who experience thoughts of intense fright or discomfort; they are described by panic attacks, episodes in which the individual has feelings of deep anxiety or terror, followed by a sense of imminent doom (Flavo, 2009). Some people avoid going into situations or places in which they have formerly had a panic attack in anticipation of it reoccurring again. These people have agoraphobia, and they tend to stay away from public places where they feel that
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control an individual’s daily life. One example of a phobia is dogs. Phobias are one form of anxiety disorders. Signs and symptoms of phobias The symptoms of a phobia can range from mild feelings of apprehension and anxiety to a full-blown panic attack. Usually when an individual gets closer to the dog, he or she starts to have greater fear. Physical signs and symptoms of a phobia is an individual starts to have the following issues: difficulty breathing, racing or pounding heart, chest pain or
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Aquaphobia BY, Roll No-1120 S.Y.B.B.A Aquaphobia * Aquaphobia is a persistent and abnormal fear of water. * Aquaphobia is a specific phobia that involves a level of fear that is beyond the patient's control or that may interfere with daily life. * People suffer Aquaphobia in many ways and may experience it even though they realize the water in an ocean, a river, or even a bathtub poses no imminent threat. * This anxiety commonly extends to getting wet or splashed with water
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STRESS, ANXIETY, HABITS AND PHOBIAS This essay is about the relationship, similarities and equally differences between stress, anxiety, habits and phobia’s. I am going to demonstrate and explain my understanding of the subject and how I would use my skills as a therapist to best treat the symptoms and issues faced by someone suffering with a particular phobia using the information gathered from the practice sessions I have undertaken to date, reading, the Chrysalis module notes and information
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I have run a marathon, and I am usually in the middle of a panic attack. It takes me several minutes to calm down after one of these dreams. I usually have to search the bedding and the floor to assure myself that there are not any spiders or snakes in the room. Speaking in front of people is another source of anxiety. Speaking in public, or better yet, just the thought of speaking in public can make me have a panic attack. I can talk to most anyone and carry on a conversation and not be
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Mental Illness Mental illness is a disorder that is characterized by disturbances in a person’s thought, emotions, or behavior. Mental illness refers to a wide variety of disorders, ranging from those that cause mild distress to those that impair a person’s ability to function in daily life. Many have tried to figure out the reasons for mental illnesses. All of these reasons have been looked at and thought of for thousands of years. The biological perspective views mental illness as a bodily
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Trapped The word claustrophobia comes from the Latin word claustrum which means ‘a shut in place’ and Greek phobos meaning ‘fear’ (“What is Claustrophobia? . . .”). Although claustrophobia has a variety of causes and symptoms there are triggers which may aggravate the condition; however, different treatments exist for this common affliction. Natural and behavioral evidence shows that we treat space that is within arm’s reach differently from space that is farther away (Emory University). Like
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