The Match-mismatch theory & Psychoanalytical theory The Match-mismatch theory This theory is based on the idea of the subject having an inaccurate expectation of the fear that a situation may provoke. This can work both ways in that an underprediction … Continue reading →
Conditioning theory Perhaps the most prevalent theory in anxiety research is the theory of conditioning. That is that a person âlearnsâ that something is to be feared through experience. This experience may be a one off experience of may be … Continue reading →
Preparedness theory One theory of the aetiology of anxiety disorders, particularly specific phobia is that they are an inevitable part of our biology, hard-wired into our brain through the process of evolution, a vestige of the times when seeing a … Continue reading →
Mythophobia- Fear of myths or stories or false statements When we are children most of us are taught that the truth is one of the most important things. Lies and lying is considered to be a bad thing and usually … Continue reading →
Mnemophobia- Fear of memories It could be said that human beings are a collection of our memories. How we see the world is based on what we have previously experienced. This can be about major things, like familial history or … Continue reading →
Musophobia or Muriphobia- Fear of mice It could be said that since the beginning of recorded time, man has had an uneasy relationship with rodents. We recognise that they are not a great threat to humans (the exception of course … Continue reading →
Mottephobia- Fear of moths There are many types of winged creatures which come into our space. Some are majestic like an eagle some are beautiful like the butterfly. However, one of the more disliked winged creature is the moth. Generally, … Continue reading →
Motorphobia- Fear of automobiles In our fast paced lifestyle, it is considered very important to be able to get from A to B in the shortest possible time. It would be impossible not to notice that there has been a … Continue reading →
Monophobia- Fear of solitude or being alone We human beings are social creatures, by which I mean, we crave socialisation. As the song says “people need people”. However, for most of us, we also have a desire from time … Continue reading →
Methyphobia- Fear of alcohol For many people alcohol is a part of their every day lives. Going to the pub, enjoying a drink with dinner for many are considered to be the little luxuries in life that are meant to … Continue reading →
