Definition:
A phobic reaction can be loosely defined as any reaction to a phobia. Phobic reactions may be psychological, such as intense anxiety, feeling of unease or sense of foreboding. They may also be physical, such as sweating, crying or gastrointestinal distress. Both physical and psychological effects may be present in the form of a panic attack.
Phobic reactions may range from mild to severe, and are generally different in each person.
Examples: Every time Jennifer saw a clown, she had a phobic reaction consisting of sweating, crying and shaking.
