ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Question
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An irrational, persistent fear of something is called a(n) ____
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mania
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obsession
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phobia
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compulsion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A specific phobia is an intense, persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity, or person.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phobias, however, are irrational fears triggered by either specific or general events or items. In this case, the anxiety far outweighs the threat it poses. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates that 19 million Americans have a phobia.
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