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Phobias
Causes of Phobias
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a phobia, you may wonder how it developed. Learn about the possible causes behind your biggest fears.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
3 Major Theories on How Phobias Develop
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Medical Model in Psychology on Phobias and the Brain
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Mental Health Research on the Genetics of Phobias
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Object Relations Theory and the Mom Factor
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Different Factors Cause Certain Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Learning Theory and Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Understanding Social Cognitive Theory for Phobias
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Psychoanalytic Theory of Phobias
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD