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Some Phobias Are Common, Whereas Others Are Idiosyncratic

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Some phobias are common, whereas others are idiosyncratic. What are some of the common fears that may have evolved because the fear was adaptive for the human species? Incorporate your knowledge of Chapter 7, Classical Conditioning in Real Life, with the development of common and of idiosyncratic phobias. How did Watson and Rayner demonstrate the acquisition of a phobia with "Little Albert"?


Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral

Referring to a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Object Relations

A theory in psychoanalysis that considers the importance of the relationships and emotional bonds between subjects and their significant others.

Biological

Pertaining to the processes and phenomena of living organisms or to the application of these processes in both normal and pathological states.

Being Chased

A common dream theme involving the sensation or scenario of being pursued, often reflecting real-life feelings of anxiety, avoidance, or fear.

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