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Glossary of Phobias Terms

In order to fully understand phobias, it is necessary to follow the jargon. If your doctor has used terms you don't understand, you may find the definitions here.
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Learn more about the definition of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Malingering
Learn more about the definition of malingering.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Definition of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Conversion Disorder
Definition of Conversion Disorder
Nosophobia
Definition of Nosophobia
Somatization Disorder
Definition of Somatization Disorder
Somatoform Disorder
Definition of Somatoform Disorder
Accommodation
Definition of accommodation
Constructivism
Definition of Constructivism
Assimilation
Definition of Assimilation
Learned Response
Definition of Learned Response
Instinctive Response
Definition of Instinctive Response
Learning Theory
Definition of Learning Theory
Cognitive Theory
Definition of Cognitive Theory
Stop! Technique
Definition of stop technique
Vertigo
Definition of vertigo
Exposure Therapy
Definition of exposure therapy
Behaviorism
Definition of behaviorism
Classical Conditioning
Definition of classical conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Definition of operant conditioning
Definition of Medical Student's Disease
The definition of medical student's disease.
Definition of Cyberchondria
The definition of cyberchondria.
Agoraphobia
Definition of Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Definition of Anxiety Disorder
Automatic Thoughts
Definition of Automatic Thoughts
Benzodiazepines
Definition of Benzodiazepines
Beta Blocker
Definition of Beta Blocker
Brief Therapy
Definition of Brief Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Definition of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Reframing
Definition of Cognitive Reframing
DSM-IV
Definition of DSM-IV
Family Therapy
Definition of Family Therapy
Flooding
Definition of Flooding
Group Therapy
Definition of Group Therapy
Intake Interview
Definition of Intake Interview
MAOI
Definition of MAOI
Medical Model
Definition of Medical Model
Palpitations
Definition of Palpitations
Panic Attack
Definition of Panic Attack
Phobia
Definition of Phobia
Phobic Stimulus
Definition of Phobic Stimulus
Presenting Problem
Definition of Presenting Problem
Social Phobia
Definition of Social Phobia
Specific Phobia
Definition of Specific Phobia
SSRI
Definition of SSRI
Systematic Desensitization
Definition of Systematic Desensitization
Treatment Team
Definition of Treatment Team

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