Animal Studies Suggest That It Is Possible to Develop a Phobia

question 40

True/False

Animal studies suggest that it is possible to develop a phobia to a stimulus by simply watching another react fearfully to that stimulus.

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Definitions:

Pleural Pressure

Pleural pressure is the pressure within the pleural cavity, which can affect breathing dynamics by influencing the expansion and contraction of the lungs.

Thoracic Cavity

Space within the thoracic walls, bounded below by the diaphragm and above by the neck.

Pleural Pressure

The pressure within the pleural cavity, which can become negative relative to atmospheric pressure during inhalation, aiding lung expansion.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, which at sea level is approximately 101.3 kilopascals (760 mmHg).