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Phobias and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions. Understanding their characteristics, the psychological explanations for how they develop, and the treatments available is a core requirement of AQA A-Level Psychology. This lesson covers the behavioural approach to explaining and treating phobias and the cognitive approach to explaining and treating depression.
Key Definition: A phobia is an irrational, persistent fear of an object, activity, or situation that is out of proportion to any actual danger. The fear leads to avoidance behaviour that significantly interferes with the person's daily life.
The DSM-5 classifies phobias into three main categories:
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