AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
an excessive, irrational fear out of proportion to the actual danger
A
generalized anxiety disorder
B
phobia
C
agoraphobia
D
bipolar disorder
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: -There’s also such a thing as a fear of fears (phobophobia). This is actually more common than you might imagine. People with anxiety disorders sometimes experience panic attacks when they’re in certain situations.

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