Phobia Development

Definition

Phobia development refers to the process by which an individual acquires an intense and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

Classical conditioning is a type of learning in which an organism learns to associate two stimuli together and respond involuntarily.

Long-term Potentiation (LTP):

Long-term potentiation refers to the long-lasting strengthening of synaptic connections between neurons that occurs with repeated stimulation.

Fear Conditioning:

Fear conditioning is a process in which an individual learns to associate a neutral stimulus with fear through classical conditioning.