Discussion:
Phobias Versus Panic Disorders
Questions:
1.What are phobias? How do they differ from panic disorder? What are the two leading suggested causes of phobias? Explain on the basis of what you learned from your readings and watching the videos.
2.What is similar between a person with a fear of heights (acrophobia) and a person with a fear of spiders (arachnophobia)?
3.Before behavior therapies, what type of therapy was used for the treatment of phobias? Why is it used?
4.Explain the similarities and differences of exposure therapy, virtual reality therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy as they are used in reducing fears.