Common Phobias (Sample Informative Prep Outline)

General Purpose: To inform.
Specific Purpose: After hearing my presentation, my listeners will be able to name and describe several common phobias.
Central Idea: The most common phobias fall into three main
categories - social, survival, and environmental phobias.

Organizational Pattern: Topical

INTRODUCTION
I. (Attention Material) Rose Marie had fears that she allowed to take control of her life.
A. Fears, even small ones, can grow into phobias.
B. Normal, rational fears can become problems.
C. When these fears begin to dominate a portion of your life, they are called "phobias", which are defined by the American Psychological Association as "a strong, persistent, and irrational fear which is elicited by a specific stimulus or situation."
II. (Significance/Motivation Material) It is common for stimuli in daily life to arouse fear within a person.
A. The average man has about two phobias.
B. The average......

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