AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The persistent, irrational fear and guilt that one’s thoughts may somehow bring harm to loved ones is an example of ____ disorder.
A
obsessive-compulsive
B
phobic
C
posttraumatic stress
D
generalized anxiety
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It is a strong, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. There are many specific phobias. Acrophobia is a fear of heights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Specific phobias A person with a specific phobia has a persistent and irrational fear of a particular object or situation. They may fear animals, places or people. Fear of the object or situation is so severe that a person may experience physical symptoms and panic attacks.

Detailed explanation-3: -A phobia is an irrational, intense, persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things, or persons.

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