Which of the Following Behaviors Represents a Type of Social

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors represents a type of social phobia?

• A) Melanie only leaves her house if one of her sisters is willing to go with her.
• B) Brad has been unable to graduate from college because he is terrified of taking a required speech class.
• C) Ellie faints whenever a doctor needs to give her an injection.
• D) Selma is so afraid of spiders that she refuses to go on picnics in the park.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Empirical Reasoning

A method of thinking that bases conclusions on direct, observable evidence and experience.

Control Group

A standard or baseline group in an experiment or study that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested, for comparison purposes.

Demographic Data

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, including information such as age, gender, income, and education.

Social Science

The systematic empirical study of the patterns, structures, and functions of human behavior, individually or in groups, within society.