A Specific Phobia Is Characterized By

question 240

Multiple Choice

A specific phobia is characterized by:

• A) an intense and irrational fear of situations in which one may be judged or scrutinized.
• B) excessive anxiety toward a particular object or situation.
• C) sudden, intense, unpredictable brief bursts of anxiety.
• D) unwanted, repetitive thoughts and uncontrollable actions done in response to those thoughts.

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Definitions:

Medical Assistant

A healthcare professional who assists physicians in clinics and medical offices, often handling administrative and clinical tasks.

CPE

Continuing Professional Education, activities that professionals engage in to develop skills and increase knowledge.

Examination Instruments

Tools or devices used by healthcare professionals to conduct physical or diagnostic examinations.

Response To Sound

The reaction or behavior of an organism or device when exposed to auditory stimuli.