Fears and Phobias Cannot Be Readily Eased by Merely Reading

question 479

Multiple Choice

Fears and phobias cannot be readily eased by merely reading about them because

• A)most phobias are usually learned before a child is capable of reading.
• B)phobias have an inherited pattern that runs in families.
• C)one cannot learn complex behaviors merely by reading about them.
• D)cognitive learning has little effect on the lower brain areas that produce feelings of fear.

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small organ that stores bile produced by the liver, releasing it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

Bicarbonate

A negatively charged ion (HCO3-) that is a form of carbon dioxide in solution, playing a vital role in the buffering of blood pH.

Pancreas

The pancreas is an organ involved in digestion and blood sugar regulation, producing digestive enzymes and insulin, respectively.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where the majority of chemical digestion takes place.