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Phobias


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Phobias
Brief discussion of some of the theories of the etiology of phobias.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages) | 8 sources | MLA | 2003 United States


Paper Summary:

This paper offers a discussion of some of the theories of the etiology of phobias. It looks at the causes and presents a brief description of the disease-avoidance model, preparedness hypothesis, perceived danger theory, anticipated anxiety theory and self-efficacy theory.

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"Phobias are persistent and irrational fears elicited by specific stimuli such as spiders or confined spaces The perceived danger theory proposes a dual belief system in which phobic people believe that nothing bad will happen to them if they do.."

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APA Citation:

Phobias (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 11, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Phobias/71500

MLA Citation:

"Phobias" 15 January 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Phobias/71500>




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