For a fear to be defined as a phobia, the fear must be disproportionate to the situation and there must be evidence of

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The requirement for evidence of avoidance is necessary in diagnosing a phobia, as excessive avoidance of a situation or object is a key characteristic of a phobic response. Autonomic reactivity, vigilance, and perceptual distortion may be present in phobias, but they are not necessary diagnostic criteria.

For a Fear to Be Defined as a Phobia, the Fear