AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A person with agoraphobia is most likely to
A
stay close to home
B
avoid dust and dirt
C
avoid household pets
D
avoid authority figures
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -About agoraphobia A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave environments they know or consider to be safe. In severe cases, a person with agoraphobia considers their home to be the only safe environment. They may avoid leaving their home for days, months or even years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn’t be available if things go wrong. Many people assume agoraphobia is simply a fear of open spaces, but it’s actually a more complex condition.

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