Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.
In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Irrational Fears & Phobias. They will talk about the similarities, the differences, why some are necessary and how to overcome the ones that aren’t.
[March 4, 2024]
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Show Notes
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.
In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Irrational Fears & Phobias. They will talk about the similarities, the differences, why some are necessary and how to overcome the ones that aren’t.
[March 4, 2024]
00:00 – Intro
00:21 – Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro
00:50 – Intro Links
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04:55 – The Topic of the Day: Irrational Fears & Phobias
05:09 – Fear vs Phobia
06:33 – Attack of the Lizard People
08:57 – Fear of the Dark
11:28 – In the Heights
13:54 – Might As Well Jump
15:32 – Flight Mode
17:04 – Send in the Clowns
17:32 – Phobias! We Mean It
19:18 – Genetics Squared
21:06 – Beware the Ladybug!
24:35 – Was it a Bunny?
26:09 – Classical Conditioning
27:10 – Little Albert
29:51 – Fear Factor
32:11 – Animal Intuition
33:40 – Mister Ed
34:50 – Fur Babies
36:01 – Learned Response
38:21 – Changing Minds
42:05 – Safety First!
43:21 – Virtual Assistant
44:55 – Words Matter
47:21 – Next Month: David Matsumoto
48:07 – Wrap Up & Outro
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