Jurgen Has Been Diagnosed as Having a Phobia

question 34

Multiple Choice

Jurgen has been diagnosed as having a phobia. This means that Jurgen experiences

• A)sudden episodes of sheer terror with no apparent cause.
• B)persistent anxiety without a specific focus.
• C)nagging, intrusive thoughts.
• D)an irrational or excessive fear of something.
• E)a loss of a physical function that defies explanation.

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Definitions:

Fine Motor Development

The progression of the ability to use small muscles, particularly in the hands and fingers, allowing for activities such as writing, grabbing, and manipulating small objects.

Pincer Grasp

The coordination of index finger and thumb to hold an item, an important developmental milestone in infants.

Crude Pincer Grasp

A developmental milestone in infants where they begin to grasp objects using their thumb and fingers in a less refined manner.

Piaget

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, known for his pioneering studies on the cognitive development of children.