Extreme, Irrational Fears of Objects and Situations, Such as Hypodermic

question 67

Multiple Choice

Extreme, irrational fears of objects and situations, such as hypodermic needles and public speaking are examples of __________.

• A)compulsions
• B)biases
• C)drives
• D)phobias

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