A Phobia Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

A phobia is:

• A) A behavioral effect
• B) A physiologic effect
• C) A significant dental fear
• D) The point at which an uncomfortable stimulus is perceived

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Definitions:

Expressive Function

One of Jakobson’s semiotic functions. Describes or establishes the speaker’s condition or emotional state.

Speaker's Emotional State

The affective condition of an individual who is communicating, which can influence the message delivery and reception.

Rhetorical Analysis

Examines how authors use persuasion in texts or speeches through the study of rhetoric devices, strategies, and appeals.

Semiotics

The study of signs and symbols, their interpretation, and their use in communication.