Types of Phobias
There are three types of phobias:
Social phobias—fear of social situations.
Agoraphobia—fear of being trapped in an inescapable place or situation.
Specific phobias—fear of a specific object (such as snakes).
There are four major types of specific phobias:
The natural environment—fear of lightening, water, storms, etc.
Animal—fear of snakes, rodents, spiders, etc.
Medical—fear of seeing blood, receiving injections, visiting a doctor, etc.
Situational—fear of bridges, leaving the home, driving, etc.
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