1. Phobias occur in several forms.
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2. Phobias are persistent, irrational fears of certain objects or situations.
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3. Social phobia is the fear of being humiliated in a social setting, such as when meeting new people, giving a speech, or talking to the boss.
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4. Agoraphobia is a fear of being in any situation that might provoke a panic attack, or from which escape might be difficult if one occurred.
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5. Specific phobias involve a fear of an object or situation, such as small animals, snakes, closed-in spaces, or flying in an airplane.
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6. The average age of onset for social phobia is between 15 and 20 years of age.
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7. Phobias are slightly more prevalent in men than women.
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8. Social phobia can be effectively treated with medications.
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9. There is no proven drug treatment for specific phobias, but certain medications may help reduce symptoms of anxiety before a person faces a phobic situation.
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