What Does the Term Interoceptive Avoidance Refer To

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Multiple Choice

What does the term interoceptive avoidance refer to?

• A)the phenomenon in which individuals with severe agoraphobia reduce panic-like symptoms through the use of alcohol
• B)the phenomenon in which individuals with severe agoraphobia avoid internal physical sensations
• C)the phenomenon in which individuals with severe agoraphobia avoid situations where panic attacks may occur
• D)the phenomenon in which individuals with severe agoraphobia avoid new situationsbecause they are unsure if panic-like symptoms will occur

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Definitions:

Trochlear

Refers to the fourth cranial nerve, responsible for eye movement.

Abducens

The sixth cranial nerve, which controls the lateral rectus muscle of the eye, responsible for outward eye movement.

Arachnoid Mater

One of the three protective membranes (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord, located between the dura mater and pia mater.

Pia Mater

The innermost layer of the meninges, which closely envelops the brain and spinal cord.