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Why are psychological treatments for phobias often so effective?
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Why are psychological treatments for phobic anxiety often so effective? With over 275 types of specific phobia, between 8-12% of us clinically diagnosable and some level of phobic anxiety affecting more than 60% of us at some point in our lives (Goodwin, 1983; Ollendick & King, 1994; Robins & Regier, 1991), effective treatments, unsurprisingly, are highly sought after. Varying interventions claim extraordinary success rates, from one-hour behavioural cures to prolonged drug therapy. This essay focuses on psychological treatments for phobic anxiety, and examines possible reasons for their apparent success. Investigating the differences between psychological and pharmalogical treatments, and distinguishing phobias from other mental disorders can provide useful insights into the effectiveness of psychological treatments. Fear is an everyday response. From walking home alone at night to public speaking, almost all of us experience it. Phobic anxiety, however, differs from fear in that it is irrational and disproportional to the level...
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