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Fears and phobias in childhood: Some clinical and developmental considerations

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Based upon clinical literature concerned with childhood fears and phobia, this paper explores the importance of developmental considerations in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of child phobias. It is suggested that the steadfast application of adult models of intervention for fear-related conditions in children may impede both the research of children's fear and treatment efficacy.

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Ferrari, M. Fears and phobias in childhood: Some clinical and developmental considerations. Child Psych Hum Dev 17, 75–87 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00706646

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