Phobia Acrophobia is well known as a fear of heights‚ and many experts keep focusing on studying and finding the causes‚ symptoms‚ and treatments for the best and most effective solution of this phobia. Acrophobia is derived from Greek; acro means “high” and phobia means “fears”. Acrophobia is characterized “by marked anxiety upon exposure of heights‚ by avoidance of heights‚ and by interference in functioning as a result of this fear” (Ibrahim‚ "Virtual Reality Approach in Acrophobia Treatment")
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Most people have issues with their phobias such as being of spiders‚ afraid of darkness‚ afraid of open high places‚ afraid of enclosed spaces‚ or the number one phobia‚ which is public speaking. It was unthinkable for me to see myself speaking in public; and I suffered tremendous agony for that. I was able to recognize my phobia‚ since elementary‚ when I felt anxious and nervous speaking in front of my class. At the beginning‚ I accepted it as my behavior or as something that I could not change
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A phobia is an irrational fear‚ a kind of anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has a relentless dread of a situation‚ living creature‚ place or thing. People with a phobia go to great lengths to avoid a perceived danger which is much greater in their minds than in real life. If confronted with the source of their phobia‚ the person will suffer enormous distress‚ which can interfere with their normal function; it can sometimes lead to total panic. For some people‚ even thinking about their phobia
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While Egypt was in a time of conflict‚ Caesar was also involved in a Roman civil war between himself and Pompey. Known for her intellect and a charm that easily won over men‚ Caesar and Cleopatra became lovers. While they may have been attracted to each other‚ it was a politically intelligent move at the time for the two of them to
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Explaining Phobias Within this paper Sally a 23 year old woman with a dog phobia will be discussed. Also‚ how operant and classical conditioning as well as observational learning are a factor in developing Sally’s phobia will be covered. Additionally‚ how extinction and tenets of cognitive theory can help Sally overcome her dog phobia will be explained. A phobia is an abnormal‚ vigorous‚ unreasonable persistent dread or terror that causes anxiety. “Approximately 40 million American adults ages
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lack of sufficient weaponry. After the battle‚ the People’s Liberation Army came to occupy the territory and created destruction in it’s wake. They burned and looted cites‚ destroyed monasteries‚ and defaced government buildings. Because the Tibetans did not put priority into their military‚ they stood no chance. Their population consisted mostly of nomads and farmers. Their ruler is the Dalai Lama who is an influential figure to the Tibetans. They have their own flag‚ currency (Thangka)‚ religion
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“How close to civil war did Britain come between 1912 and 1914?” A civil war between Ireland and Britain seemed inevitable by the 27th of July 1914. Problems had been brewing in Ireland between Protestants and Catholics since the time of Oliver Cromwell. However‚ it was not until the introduction of the third home rule bill which made it seem likely that Ireland would finally be independent‚ that the problems between the Catholic nationalists and Protestant unionist caused major concern for
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1st blog PHOBIA By Rabia Sehgal Jenny works as a Travel nurse. She travels a lot because of the shortage of nurses in both regional and national locations. She enjoys the flexible work assignments in her regional area. However‚ she goes to great lengths to avoid the work assignments in other national locations where she needs to fly down to the area and work. What do you think is the reason behind Jenny’s irrational behavior? Does she love her place too much or it just the fear
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Phobias A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It is a strong‚ irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. There are many specific phobias. Acrophobia is a fear of heights. You may be able to ski the world’s tallest mountains but be unable to go above the 5th floor of an office building. Agoraphobia is a fear of public places‚ and claustrophobia is a fear of closed-in places. If you become anxious and extremely self-conscious in everyday social situations‚ you could have
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Did you know? 1. The map of Apayao is shaped like a man’s head. (forestry.denr.gov.ph – pic) 2. Sagada is known for its famous “hanging coffins”. Coffins are smaller than the usual because people are buried in a fetal position‚ which represents a return to nature. Not anyone can be buried in the traditional way; you have to be married first and have grandchildren. 3. The inhabitants in the Cordilleras are called Igorots which means “people of the mountains“. They are the
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