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AS level Psychology (Psychopathology) Quiz on Phobias, created by Melissa O'Mahony on 07/03/2017.

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Phobias

Question 1 of 7

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Which of these is a behavioural characteristic of phobias?

Select one of the following:

  • Fear.

  • Avoidance.

  • Anxiety.

  • Aggression.

Explanation

Question 2 of 7

1

Which of these is an emotional characteristic of phobias?

Select one of the following:

  • Fear.

  • Sadness.

  • Anger.

  • Humour.

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

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Which of these is a cognitive characteristic of phobias?

Select one of the following:

  • Selective attention.

  • Delusions.

  • Avoidance.

  • Endurance.

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

1

The two-process model of phobias involves:

Select one of the following:

  • Classical conditioning only.

  • Operant conditioning only.

  • Social learning only.

  • Classical and operant conditioning.

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Question 5 of 7

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A case study of learning a phobia by classical conditioning involved:

Select one of the following:

  • Little Peter.

  • Little Hans.

  • Little Albert.

  • Little Mix.

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Question 6 of 7

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Which is a limitation o f the two-process model?

Select one of the following:

  • It can't explain how phobias are maintained over time.

  • There is no supporting evidence.

  • It can't explain how fear of dogs might be acquired.

  • It can't explain preparedness for certain phobias.

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Question 7 of 7

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What reinforces avoidance in the two-process model?

Select one of the following:

  • Anxiety reduction.

  • Safety cues.

  • Preparedness.

  • Positive reinforcement.

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