The fear factor

All anxiety orders are called simple phobias.

Most people have a phobia of some type of animal.

Exaggerated or irrational fears are phobias.

Friendships can suffer as a result of phobias.

Most of us will feel dizzy and sweat when we see a tarantula.

Phobia sufferers are difficult to live with.

Children inherit their phobias from their parents.

Scary encounters we have as children can cause phobias.

Most people who have a fear of dogs also suffer from aquaphobia.

Everyone screams when they feel scared on a roller coaster.

Many of us like feeling frightened during a horror film.

We prefer watching horror films as teenagers.

We can’t control the reaction in our body when we’re in danger.

The more dangerous the situation, the more likely we are to use critical thought.

When faced with danger our body produces either high levels of energy or pain-blocking chemicals.

Our bodies can’t distinguish between real and false danger.

Our bodies can distinguish between real and false danger.

It depends on the person whether the body can distinguish between real and false danger.

Liz suffers physical symptoms because of her fear.

Liz always loses consciousness when she sees a needle.

Liz first remembers her fear while watching a horror film.

Abi has been diagnosed with coulrophobia by her doctor.

Abi prefers clowns that smile.

Abi feels just as scared now as she did as a child.