Common Variables That Affect Fear Height Phobia

Free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Resource for Clinicians

An evidence-based worksheet to help assess fear triggers in exposure therapy. The Common Variables That Affect Fear (Height Phobia) list, from the course CBT for Anxiety Disorders, highlights the environmental and situational factors that can influence a client’s fear response, such as distance from the edge, lighting, or perceived safety. It’s a useful aid when planning or tailoring graded exposure sessions.

Use this resource to:

  • Identify factors that influence fear intensity

  • Customize exposure hierarchies for phobia treatment

  • Support CBT interventions for anxiety and specific phobias