Jerry Is Terrified of Snakes and Refuses to Read Nature

question 55

Multiple Choice

Jerry is terrified of snakes and refuses to read nature books to his son if there are pictures of snakes. He is probably suffering from

• A) panic disorder.
• B) phobic disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) no disorder since this is a normal fear.

---

Definitions:

Certainty

The level of assurance or confidence that an event will occur or a statement is true.

Swiftness

The quality of moving quickly or the ability to act or respond in a fast manner.

Cloward

Refers to Richard Cloward, a sociologist known for his work on the theory of structural strain in causing delinquency and crime.

Illegitimate Opportunity

refers to opportunities for crime that are available to people because of their position or environment, often seen in social learning theory.