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📚 Phobia ✅ Definition: Phobia is an irrational, excessive, and persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity, leading to avoidance behavior and significant distress or functional impairment. ✅ Types of Phobia (As per DSM-5): Type Examples Specific Phobia Fear of specific objects/situations (e.g., heights, spiders, injections). Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) Fear of social situations where the person may be judged (e.g., public speaking, social gatherings). Agoraphobia Fear