Vaseem Experienced Excessive Fear While Flying Because He Interpreted His

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Multiple Choice

Vaseem experienced excessive fear while flying because he interpreted his rapid heart rate,shallow breathing,and heavy perspiration as a reaction to the possibility of a plane crash.When his psychotherapist convinced him that this physical arousal was simply a harmless reaction to acceleration,cabin pressure,and confined space,his fear of flying was greatly reduced.The reduction in Vaseem's fear is best understood in terms of the

• A)James-Lange theory.
• B)two-factor theory.
• C)Cannon-Bard theory
• D)guilty knowledge test.

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Definitions:

Tail Bone

The common term for the coccyx, the small bone at the base of the vertebral column in humans, consisting of several fused vertebrae.

Lateral Malleolus

The bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle, forming part of the fibula.

Fibula

A long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, playing a key role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting lower leg muscles.

Hyoid Bone

U-shaped bone between the mandible and larynx.