describe what people feel when they are suffering from a phobia. A phobia is an intense‚ ridiculous amount of fear of something or a situation that is far from what really could happen. Phobias affect people of all ages. The National Institute of Mental Health has stated that 5.1%-12.5% of all American’s encounter some sort of phobia. They are the most common psychiatric illness among women of all ages and men over 25. When someone has a phobia‚ they start to feel panic‚ dread‚ or anxious when
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Types of Conditioning Phobias and Addictions Todd Hague PSY/300 August 28‚ 2013 Richard Johnston Types of Conditioning Phobia and Addictions Phobias and addictions can be very difficult on a mental standpoint. The definition of a phobia is an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object‚ class of objects‚ or situation (Webster). There are many kinds of phobias such as‚ Cynophobia the fear of dogs could be a result of being bitten as a child or being cornered
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We define a phobia as ‘an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something’. You are probably aware of the more common phobias‚ such asarachnophobia (fear of spiders)‚ claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)‚ andagoraphobia (fear of open places)‚ but did you know there are also words which describe the fear of idleness‚ worms‚ and even body odour? Explore the table below to discover the terms for some of the more interesting phobias you may come across. Although if you suffer from logophobia (a
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Cat Animal The domestic cat is a small‚ usually furry‚ domesticated‚ and carnivorous mammal. It is often called the housecat when kept as an indoor pet‚ or simply the cat when there is no need to distinguish it from other felids and felines. Wikipedia Scientific name: Felis catus Rank: Species Higher classification: Felis Lower classifications: Korat‚ Cymric‚ British Semi-longhai his article is about the cat species that is commonly kept as a pet. For the cat family‚ see Felidae. For other
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Valentina Sarria Bio 210 Professor: Matthew Geddis Indoor Cats vs. Outdoor Cats Abstract This research paper is about indoor cats and outdoor cats and their vast differences. From social behavior to life expectancy‚ these two types of cats are extremely different and through first hand observation of my indoor cats to outdoor street cats‚ I have written this report. Introduction Many people assume that cats are all alike‚ however‚ this is far from the truth. Throughout this
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Hairless cats first shocked people with their extraordinary appearance‚ but managed to win a great number of cat lovers all over the world because of hairlessness‚ cheerful character and unpretentious care. The Donskoy is a very intelligent breed and can be taught tricks and understand certain commands. Feeding them is not of difficulty either. These fantastic cats know how to please their owners. They sometimes resemble dogs‚ monkeys‚ and children in their behavior. They quickly know their name
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A Savannah Cat is actually a hybrid between a Siamese cat and a Serval The Savannah cats name is given to the off spring of a domestic cat and several medium sized‚ large-eared Wild African cats. The unusual offspring became popular among breeders at the end of the 20th century‚ and in 2001 the I.C.A (International Cat Association) accepted it as a new registered breed. Savannahs are much more social than other breeds of cats they are often compared to dogs because of their loyalty and the fact that
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on truth and reality. Recently I came across the musical cats and even though it goes against everything I agree a great musical is. Cats are one of the most creative and enjoyable musicals I’ve seen. I even believe that musicals are deeper then what it appears to be . This essay will contain what the musical cats was about‚ and my personal opinion about it. The cats in the musical weren’t just normal everyday cats. They were special cats with different characteristics‚ and personalities. In the
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Maine Coon Cats Ashlee Daniels Mrs. Derringer fifth hour November‚ 16‚ 2012 One night I was sleeping and I woke up hearing chirping noises from the bathroom. I creaked open the door and saw my Maine Coon cat! Maine Coons are one of America’s popular cats because of their personality‚ loving nature‚ and looks. Maine Coons have a lot of skills that make them perfect for most activities. They are excellent hunters and love to be playful and loving to everyone they meet. Maine
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Evolution of Cats The sweet‚ little feline lying on your bed has a long and predatory ancestry. Its family tree is complicated and only recently has been deciphered. There are 37 species that can be broken down into eight lineages. These felines are grouped into these eight lineages because it was observed that species in one lineage shared morphological‚ biological and physiological characteristics found only in their groups. For example‚ we are all familiar with the roaring cats (lion‚ tiger
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