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Fear Phobia

The Difference Between Phobia and Fear

Roger Covin, Ph.D | Posted 08.16.2012 | Canada Living
Roger Covin, Ph.D

Psychologists often make a distinction between fears and phobias. A fear is an emotional response to a real or perceived threat. A phobia is similar to a fear with one key difference: the anxiety they experience is so strong that it interferes with their quality of life and/or their ability to function.