Phobic disorders: General introduction
What will be an ideal response?
Differs from developmentally normative fear / anxiety
-by being excessive
-by persisting beyond developmentally appropriate periods
Differs from transient fear / anxiety:
-by being persistent (often lasting > 6 months)
Affected individuals often over-estimate danger in situations they fear / avoid
Fear / anxiety may or may not interfere with functional capacity
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