A Friend Reports That He Is Constructing a Fear Hierarchy

question 122

Multiple Choice

A friend reports that he is constructing a fear hierarchy regarding his fear of heights for use in his next therapy session.He is likely suffering from

• A)generalized anxiety disorder.
• B)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C)depression.
• D)a specific phobia.

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Definitions:

Automatic Stabilizers

Economic mechanisms, such as progressive taxation and welfare, that automatically adjust to counteract economic fluctuations without the need for explicit government intervention.

Unemployment Compensation

A government program that provides financial assistance to individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

Public Debt

The total amount of money that a government owes to creditors, typically as a result of borrowing to finance its expenditures.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, which measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.