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phobia [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Phobias
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phobia
1, record 1, English, phobia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A persistent fear of a specific object, activity or situation ... out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the specific object or situation that results in a compelling desire to avoid it. 2, record 1, English, - phobia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If it cannot be avoided, the phobic stimulus is endured with marked distress. 2, record 1, English, - phobia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with fear, i.e. a response to recognized sources of danger. 3, record 1, English, - phobia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phobies
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phobie
1, record 1, French, phobie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peur persistante d'un objet, d'une activité ou d'une situation spécifique [...] hors de proportion par rapport au danger réel représenté par l'objet ou la situation spécifique, qui débouche sur un désir irrésistible de l'éviter. 2, record 1, French, - phobie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'il ne peut être évité, le stimulus phobogène est supporté avec une détresse importante. 2, record 1, French, - phobie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En dépit de l'usage courant, il faut savoir distinguer la phobie de la peur, celle-ci désignant plutôt un sentiment d'inquiétude motivé. 3, record 1, French, - phobie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fobias
- Psicología clínica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fobia
1, record 1, Spanish, fobia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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