1. GCSE Psychology Topic D Why do we have phobias?
Heinrichs et al (2005): Cultural differences in fears

2. Last lesson…
Think back to last week’s lesson and recall the treatments/therapies used by clinical psychologists to treat phobias.
What are the two main ones?

3. Learning objectives
To learn about the cultural issues in the development of phobias.
To investigate the study by Heinrichs et al (2005) and what they found out.

4. Watch the clips Children hunt venomous spiders
Three men and 15 hungry lions
Why weren’t they scared?
How do customs, traditions and social norms affect what we are scared of?

5. When are you scared?
List four situations in which you have been scared.
Can you identify why you were scared?
Why were you scared?
Are you being sensible of silly?

6. Social anxiety
Social anxiety is a fear someone has of social situations. Someone with social anxiety might worry in certain situations such as when meeting new people, public speaking, being watched or using the phone.
These situations might cause them to have a racing heartbeat, feel light headed, blush or shake.

7. Heinrichs et al (2005): cultural differences in fear
After reading pages , complete the template, Heinrichs et al (2005): cultural differences in fear.
Ensure you add the key terminology definitions to the bottom of your sheet.
Using Heinrich’s study, explain how culture affects the development of fear.

8. Homework
Revise for test on topic D why do we have fears?