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EXPOSITION INFORMATION SUSCEPTIBLE INCITER ATTAQUE PEUR [1 record]

Record 1 1996-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Group Dynamics
  • Clinical Psychology
DEF

A method of developing a fear in which fear is increased after receiving information (or misinformation) that a particular object or situation is dangerous. Examples include developing a fear of flying after reading about airplane accidents or developing a fear of heights after being told repeatedly that high situations are dangerous.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dynamique des groupes
  • Psychologie clinique

Spanish

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