All of the Following Are Characteristics Common to Specific Phobias

question 3

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics common to specific phobias

• 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)Chronically decreased arousal of the autonomic nervous system.

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Definitions:

SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually during winter, when there is less natural sunlight.

GAD

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a mental health condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday matters.

Conduct Disorder

A serious behavioral and emotional disorder in children and adolescents marked by a persistent pattern of violating the rights of others or major societal norms or rules.

Treatment

Interventions or procedures aimed at relieving or healing a disorder, disease, or medical condition.