Gina Has Been Diagnosed with Agoraphobia

question 8

Multiple Choice

Gina has been diagnosed with agoraphobia. If we ask her how the symptoms of the disorder started, we can expect she will say that ____.

• A) she has had obsessive-compulsive disorder
• B) she might have been worried about having a panic attack
• C) she had never had any problems with anxiety before
• D) she had symptoms that came on suddenly without any apparent reason

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

The addition of an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior, such as adding chores for breaking rules.

Texting

The act of sending and receiving short written messages via mobile phone.

Unpleasant Stimulus

An external factor that causes discomfort or displeasure, often used in psychological experiments to provoke a response.

Withdrawal

The discomfort and distress that follow discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior.