AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What do we call an anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity, or situation?

A	Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
B	Phobia
C	Panic Disorder
D	Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A specific phobia is excessive and persistent fear of a specific object, situation or activity that is generally not harmful. Patients know their fear is excessive, but they can’t overcome it. These fears cause such distress that some people go to extreme lengths to avoid what they fear.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -A phobia is an irrational, intense, persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things, or persons.

Detailed explanation-4: -phobia. an anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity, or situation.

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