Tamisha Is So Afraid of Heights That She Cannot Enter

question 39

Multiple Choice

Tamisha is so afraid of heights that she cannot enter buildings with more than two floors. Her cognitive-behavioral therapist would probably diagnose her with ____ and explain the problem in terms of ____.

• A) generalized anxiety disorder; faulty reasoning
• B) agoraphobia; genetic markers
• C) social phobia; repression and denial
• D) specific phobia; cognitive distortions

---

Definitions:

Basic Needs

Fundamental requirements necessary for individuals to live in a minimal level of comfort, usually including food, water, shelter, and clothing.

Minimal Injury

The least amount of physical harm caused to a person or entity, often considered in legal contexts.

Self-Determination

The principle that individuals or groups have the right to make their own choices and control their own lives without external coercion.

NASW Code

A set of guidelines set by the National Association of Social Workers to outline the ethical responsibilities and standards of the profession.