How would a clinician distinguish a \"normal\" fear from a clinical Phobia
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Assess the intensity and duration of the fear: A clinician would evaluate the intensity and duration of the fear experienced by the individual. A normal fear is typically temporary and subsides once the threat is removed, while a clinical phobia is characterized Show more…
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