Davis Has Such an Intense, Irrational Fear of Clowns That

question 149

Multiple Choice

Davis has such an intense, irrational fear of clowns that he cannot take his daughters to see the circus when it is in town. Davis would be most correctly diagnosed as suffering from ________.

• A)obsessive-compulsive disorder
• B)panic disorder
• C)a phobia
• D)posttraumatic stress disorder

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Definitions:

Episodic Memory

A category of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including the context and emotions associated with them.

Personally Experienced Events

Events or occurrences that an individual personally encounters or undergoes, contributing to their personal history and memory.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Eidetic Memory

The rare ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with great precision and detail, often referred to as photographic memory.