Your Friend's Mother Is Afraid of Squirrels

question 119

Multiple Choice

Your friend's mother is afraid of squirrels. Although she knows squirrels are basically harmless, she cannot control her anxiety when she sees either a real squirrel or a picture of a squirrel. She never took your friend to the local park when he was a child because of the numerous squirrels. Your friend's mother has

• A) panic disorder.
• B) conversion disorder.
• C) generalised anxiety disorder.
• D) phobic disorder.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression.

Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and theories on depression and wellbeing.

External Factors

Elements outside an individual that can influence their behavior, thoughts, and feelings.

Decreased Interest

A phenomenon where an individual shows less enthusiasm or engagement in activities they previously found appealing.