Specific Phobias: Similarities And Differences

Although most phobias often have similar characteristics, there has been a noticeable difference in how phobias function. Looking at the differences, you can see that there are two prominent categories known as complex and specific phobias. Both groupings present their own causes, ages typically affected, and much more.
Specific phobias, also known as simple phobias, often manifest in children. They are often symptoms of a traumatic experience, but can also be irrational. Specific phobias are generally about animals (dogs, insects, snakes, arachnids), the environment (heights, water, darkness, weather, germs), situations (flying on planes, going to the doctor, small spaces, elevators), the body (blood, vomit, injections, childbirth), sexual