Sandra Experiences Multiple, Intense Fears, Including Fears of Being Alone

question 8

Multiple Choice

Sandra experiences multiple, intense fears, including fears of being alone, of being in public places from which escape might be difficult, of being in crowds, of traveling in automobiles, and of going through tunnels and over bridges. She is most likely suffering from ________.

• A) an interactive phobia
• B) agoraphobia
• C) a social phobia
• D) a specific phobia

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Definitions:

Internal State

Refers to an individual's psychological and physiological condition at a given time, which influences perceptions, emotions, and behavior.

Reduce Tension

A process or action aimed at decreasing stress or anxiety in an individual or group.

Neural Circuits

Networks of neurons that work together to execute specific functions or processes in the brain.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature control, and the release of various hormones.