Pat's Frequent and Intense Fears of Open and Public Places

question 48

Multiple Choice

Pat's frequent and intense fears of open and public places are out of proportions to the actual situations and are interfering with Pat's daily life. Pat's disorder most closely conforms to

• A)acrophobia
• B)social phobia
• C)generalized anxiety disorder
• D)agoraphobia

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which a person becomes less sensitive to a stimulus after prolonged exposure.

Signal Detector

A device or system designed to detect the presence of, or changes in, physical or other indicators, often used in the context of safety or communication systems.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference.