Specific Phobias- This means a persistent fear of objects or situations.
When these objects or situations present themselves, they produce immediate and severe anxiety symptoms.
Phobias can be divided into three specific types:
1.specific phobias AKA "simple phobias"
2.Social phobias
3.Agoraphobia
These following situations and objects are known to trigger severe anxiety symptoms;
Airplane travel, dentists, elevators, high places, snakes, dogs and open spaces.
Specific phobias seem to run in families and are common in women.