AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

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

Daphne suffers from a strong, irrational fear of birds. She recognizes that her fear is excessive, but she can’t seem to control her anxiety. Daphne’s fear of birds is called a(n)?

A	Anxious attack
B	Phobia
C	Neurotic trend
D	Obsession

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A specific phobia involves an intense, persistent fear of a specific object or situation that’s out of proportion to the actual risk. There are many types of phobias, and it’s not unusual to experience a specific phobia about more than one object or situation.

Detailed explanation-2: -This gives the patient awareness of anxiety and increases the patient’s sense of control. Engage the patient, family, and caregivers in selecting specific methods of coping with anxiety. When teaching the patient, family, and caregivers, remember that those who are under stress may require repeated explanations.

Detailed explanation-3: -A phobia is an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or activity. This fear can be so overwhelming that a person may go to great lengths to avoid the source of this fear.

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