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Meaning of "social phobia" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SOCIAL PHOBIA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOCIAL PHOBIA

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Social phobia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SOCIAL PHOBIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Phobia

A phobia is, when used in the context of clinical psychology, a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as irrational. In the event the phobia cannot be avoided entirely, the sufferer will endure the situation or object with marked distress and significant interference in social or occupational activities. The terms distress and impairment as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition should also take into account the context of the sufferer's environment if attempting a diagnosis. The DSM-IV-TR states that if a phobic stimulus, whether it be an object or a social situation, is absent entirely in an environment — a diagnosis cannot be made. An example of this situation would be an individual who has a fear of mice but lives in an area devoid of mice.

Definition of social phobia in the English dictionary

The definition of social phobia in the dictionary is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by shyness and heightened self-consciousness in particular social situations.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOCIAL PHOBIA

social intelligence
social life
social market
social media
social misfit
social mobility
social networking site
social notworking
social order
social organization
social psychology
social realism
social recession
social register
social science
social scientist
social secretary
social security
Social Security Administration
social security benefits

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOCIAL PHOBIA

acrophobia
aerophobia
agoraphobia
arachnophobia
claustrophobia
emetophobia
homophobia
hydrophobia
Islamophobia
monophobia
neophobia
nomophobia
nyctophobia
phobia
phonophobia
photophobia
scopophobia
technophobia
triskaidekaphobia
xenophobia
Zenobia

Synonyms and antonyms of social phobia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «social phobia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOCIAL PHOBIA

Find out the translation of social phobia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of social phobia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «social phobia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

社交恐惧症
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fobia social
570 millions of speakers

English

social phobia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सामाजिक भय
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الرهاب الاجتماعي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

социальная фобия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fobia social
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সামাজিক ভীতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

phobie sociale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fobia sosial
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

soziale Phobie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

社会恐怖症
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사회 공포증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sosial fobia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ám ảnh xã hội
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சமூக பயம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सामाजिक भीती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sosyal fobi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fobia sociale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fobię społeczną
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

соціальна фобія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fobie sociala
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοινωνική φοβία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sosiale fobie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

social fobi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sosial fobi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of social phobia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOCIAL PHOBIA»

The term «social phobia» is regularly used and occupies the 91.870 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOCIAL PHOBIA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about social phobia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOCIAL PHOBIA»

Discover the use of social phobia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to social phobia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dying of embarrassment: help for social anxiety & phobia
If you suffer from the symptoms of social anxiety disorder, this book offers clinically proven strategies to overcome them and start living a life of confidence.
Barbara G. Markway, 1992
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Social Phobia: From Shyness to Stage Fright
A vivid portrait of a disorder that afflicts more than thirteen per cent of Americans, showing how to distinguish social phobia from other problems such as depression or panic disorder as well as treatment options, including behavior and ...
John R. Marshall, 1995
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Social Phobia: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment
In this book, internationally renowned contributors fill a critical gap in the literature by providing an overview of current work in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of social phobia, the third most common psychiatric disorder.
Richard G. Heimberg, 1995
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Fearing Others: The Nature and Treatment of Social Phobia
Using key concepts and methods and a substantive body of research, this book aims to answer these questions and clarify social phobia by means of critical discussions and examination of evidence.
Ariel Stravynski, 2007
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Social Phobia: Clinical and Research Perspectives
Clinicians will find the state-of-the-art reviews of current and future treatments invaluable. A how-to chapter on cognitive-behavioral group therapy is a unique element of the book.
Murray B. Stein, 1995
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Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia: A Step-by-Step Guide
Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia provides a detailed program for eliminating social anxieties based on the latest cognitive behavioral treatments for social phobia. A Jason Aronson Book
Ronald M. Rapee, 1998
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia in ...
Designed to be used with the corresponding workbook, this guide outlines a two-phase program focusing on skill development and exposure exercises.
Anne Marie Albano Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Columbia University, Patricia Marten DiBartolo Associate Professor of Psychology Smith College, 2007
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Extreme Fear, Shyness, and Social Phobia: Origins, ...
This volume represents a stellar group of researchers who discuss the origins, development, and outcomes of extreme fear and shyness.
Louis A. Schmidt, Jay Schulkin, 1999
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Social Anxiety and Social Phobia in Youth: Characteristics, ...
Christopher A. Kearney s Social Anxiety and Social Phobia in Youth sorts out the many nuances of thought and behavior associated with this condition.
Christopher Kearney, 2006
10
Social Phobia: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
This book presents new and important research in the field.
Clayton P. Axelby, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOCIAL PHOBIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term social phobia is used in the context of the following news items.
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People with social phobia have too much serotonin
UPPSALA, Sweden, June 19 (UPI) -- The brains of people with social phobias and social anxiety disorders are receiving too much serotonin, according to a new ... «UPI.com, Jun 15»
2
Social Anxiety Tied to Overabundance of Serotonin
Individuals who suffer from social phobia tend to produce too much serotonin, according to a new study conducted by Finnish researchers at Uppsala University. «PsychCentral.com, Jun 15»
3
Social Phobia Linked To High Levels Of Serotonin: Time To Rethink …
Levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in people with social anxiety disorder may be too high, not too low, as previously believed. Lili Vieira de Carvalho. «Medical Daily, Jun 15»
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What Is Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)?
If you've ever broken out into a blush or started sweating when the center of attention or talking to someone else, then you understand how social anxiety can ... «Mental Health News, May 15»
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Talk therapy may treat social phobia better than drugs
In a review of 101 clinical trials, researchers found that "cognitive behavioral therapy" often helped people with social phobia -- a type of anxiety disorder where ... «CBS News, Sep 14»
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Stanford research helps people with social phobia face their fears
A person suffering from a social anxiety disorder may fear going out in public or interacting with people. A new Stanford study finds that cognitive behavioral ... «Stanford University News, Sep 13»
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Parents With Social Anxiety Disorder Pass Their Fears to Children
Parents who suffer from social phobia can pass the disorder to their children. A new study has found that parents with social anxiety disorder are more likely to ... «Medical Daily, Nov 12»
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Study: Nearly 1 in 8 Shy Teens May Have Social Phobia
Mental-health experts have a term for this extreme shyness: social phobia. According to the official manual psychiatrists use to diagnose patients, social phobia ... «TIME, Oct 11»
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Social Anxiety Overview
Social Anxiety Overview People with social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, suffer from an intense fear of becoming humiliated in social situations ... «PsychCentral.com, Oct 11»
10
Social Phobia: Latest Medical Breakthroughs
However, when people get overly self-conscious and exhibit symptoms of social anxiety disorder that include nervousness, sweaty palms, heart palpitations, and ... «NewsMax.com, Nov 10»

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