All of the Following Are Characteristics Common to Specific Phobias

question 134

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics common to specific phobias EXCEPT

• A) strong and persistent anxiety related to a specific object or situation.
• B) significant attempts by the anxious individual to avoid the phobic situation.
• C) recognition by the person with the phobia that the anxiety is excessive or unreasonable.
• D) decreased arousal of the autonomic nervous system.

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