Arnold Is Extremely Frightened of Grasshoppers, Jeff Is Overly Fearful

question 270

Multiple Choice

Arnold is extremely frightened of grasshoppers, Jeff is overly fearful of lightning and thunder, and Igor is afraid of the dentist. All three suffer from

• A) specific phobias.
• B) agoraphobia.
• C) complex phobias.
• D) social anxiety disorders.

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Definitions:

GABA

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, calming nervous activity.

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands during stress or when blood-glucose levels are low, belonging to the steroid class.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Cerebrum

The Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, encompassing areas involved in sensory processing, voluntary movements, learning, memory, and complex cognitive processes.