Blog #2
1. Phobias are uncontrollable fears that can take over your life
2. Names of phobias come from a greek word added to the word "Phobia"
3. Social phobias can ve especially controlling becuase it keeps people from leaving the house
4. Phobias are htougt to be learned emotional responses, you are not born with it
5. Phobias are caused by situations that feel treatening ex.) you almost dround as a child so now you have a phobia of water
6.Behavior therapy= often used/successful in overcoming phobias
7. Behavior therapy exposes people to what exactly they are afraid of
8. Behavior therapy gradually helps the person overcome their fear
9. Psychotherapy= usefull in treating phobias
10. when a trained person and a patient talk and form a relationship and help the patient overcome their fear
Q1: how does Psychotherapy really work?
Q2: which is better, Psychotherapy or Behavior therapy?
http://www.school.eb.com/all/comptons/article-9473828?query=Phobias&ct=null
