Methodological problems in the study of fears.
The purpose of this paper is to elucidate methodological problems in the study of fears and to make suggestions that will facilitate future research. The most basic problem begins with a definition of "fear". Other considerations include methods of assessment, classification, and the instruments used.
D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological / Q000379:methods; D010552:Personality Assessment; D010555:Personality Inventory; D010556:Personality Tests / Q000379:methods*; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000145:classification; D011594:Psychometrics; D012107:Research Design