About Psychology: Do You Have a Phobia?

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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry According to the National Institute of Mental Health, phobias affect approximately 10% of adults. In this week's newsletter, you can learn more about some of the more prevalent phobias in the following article on ten common phobias or put your phobia knowledge to the test in our phobia quiz. Good luck!   What Exactly Is a Phobia? According to the American Psychiatric Association, a phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation. Learn more about typical symptoms, types, prevalence, and common treatments for phobias... Learn more Search Related Topics:  phobias  agoraphobia  mental disorders 10 Common Phobias What do people fear most? Some of the most commonly feared objects include snakes, spiders, and heights. Learn more about some of the ten most common phobias that lead to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and breathlessness. In some cases, these symptoms escalate into a full-blown panic attack. These common phobias typically involve the environment, animals, or specific situations... Learn more Search Related Topics:  phobias  agoraphobia  ophidiophobia Phobias from A to Z While not comprehensive, this phobia list offers a glimpse of the many phobias that can have a serious impact on an individual's life... Learn more Search Related Topics:  phobias  anxiety disorders  mental disorders Take the Phobia Quiz! Think you know a lot about phobias? Then put your knowledge to the test in this phobia quiz. Match the fear object with the correct phobia name... Learn more Search Related Topics:  phobias  psychology quizzes  mental disorders Related Searches Phobia Hypnosis Mental Psychology Health Psychology Psychology Anxiety Social Phobia Featured Articles What Is Self-Awareness? Who Founded Structuralism? What Is Introspection? 20 Ways to Improve Your Memory How to Overcome the Bystander Effect Decision-Making Strategies   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Psychology Trivia Lewis Terman's Birthday Harry Harlow's Famous Experiments How to Make a New Year's Resolution   Follow me on: Advertisement