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Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations. Logic doesn’t get a vote.

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Phobias trigger strong fear responses disproportionate to actual danger, often leading to avoidance. Exposure-based therapy is one of the most effective treatments because it retrains fear learning.

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