AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
JayQuan wants to get on a train and visit some of his family but he is afraid that the train might crash or get stuck or something. He always chooses to fly or ride in a car instead.
A
Phobia
B
Obsessive-Compulsive
C
Panic
D
PTSD
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is dystychiphobia? People who have dystychiphobia (dis-TITCH-a-phobia) have a fear of accidents. Someone with dystychiphobia has extreme anxiety at the thought of being in an accident. They stay away from situations where one might happen, even if an accident is unlikely.

Detailed explanation-2: -siderodromophobia (uncountable) A morbid fear of railways.

Detailed explanation-3: -Practice Mindfulness You can use the power of being mindful to focus on the emotions and feelings behind your fears, acknowledging them when they crop up-in a non-judgemental way-and take a step back with the intention of understanding those feelings and thoughts in order to embrace the fear itself.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exposure therapy is often the first treatment for specific phobias. Up to 90% of people who consistently practice exposure therapy have a decrease in symptoms. Exposure therapy involves gradually introducing the specific fear into your life. You may imagine interacting with others.

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