1. Fears or anxieties that are restricted to specific objects, situations, or locations rather than being generalized or widespread
His localized fears of heights prevented him from climbing tall buildings, but he was comfortable in most other situations.
Seus medos localizados de alturas o impediam de subir em prédios altos, mas ele se sentia confortável na maioria das outras situações.
2. In psychology, specific phobias that are limited to particular triggers or environments
Localized fears can often be treated more effectively than generalized anxiety disorders through targeted exposure therapy.
Medos localizados podem frequentemente ser tratados mais efetivamente do que transtornos de ansiedade generalizada através de terapia de exposição direcionada.