For a Fear to Be Defined as a Phobia, the Fear

question 247

Multiple Choice

For a fear to be defined as a phobia, the fear must be disproportionate to the situation and there must be evidence of

• A) autonomic reactivity.
• B) vigilance.
• C) perceptual distortion.
• D) avoidance.

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Definitions:

Impoverished Background

A situation where an individual or family lives in a state of financial hardship or poverty, lacking sufficient resources for a standard living.

Confirmation Bias

The predisposition to look for, comprehend, prioritize, and recollect facts in a way that supports one’s own prior convictions or hypotheses.

Impoverished Background

Referring to a lack of financial resources and economic stability in one's family or upbringing, often impacting access to opportunities.

Oral Exam

An oral exam is a type of examination where candidates are verbally questioned on their knowledge or competence in a particular subject or field.