Phobias Involve a

question 186

Multiple Choice

Phobias involve a

• A) series of episodes where the person losses consciousness and continues to behave.
• B) persistent, irrational fear of some object, situation, or activity that a person feels compelled to avoid.
• C) generalized feeling of apprehension, fear, or tension that may be associated with a particular object or situation, or that may be free-floating.
• D) persistent, recurring, involuntary thought or image that invades consciousness and causes great distress.

---

Definitions:

Social Decision Schemes

Simple rules used to determine final group decisions.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making by facilitating quick, efficient judgments.

Nominal Group Techniques

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone.

Synergy

A positive force that occurs in groups when group members are stimulated to produce new solutions to problems through the process of mutual influence and encouragement within the group.