As a Child, Norm Was Hit in the Face While

question 35

Multiple Choice

As a child, Norm was hit in the face while playing baseball. Ever since then, he has been afraid to play games that involve balls of any sort. Norm's behavior probably results from a(n) ________.

• A) specific phobia
• B) panic disorder
• C) dissociative disorder
• D) schizophrenic disorder

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Definitions:

Uterine Cycle

The monthly cycle of changes that the uterus undergoes to prepare for pregnancy, including menstrual, proliferative, and secretory phases.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, marking the onset of reproductive capability, typically occurring in early adolescence.

Vaginismus

A condition characterized by involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles making penetration painful or impossible, often associated with anxiety and fear of vaginal penetration.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.