Mary Has a Fear of Snakes and Is Having a Panic

question 110

Multiple Choice

Mary has a fear of snakes and is having a panic attack because her science teacher is handling a snake in class as part of a lesson on reptiles.Mary claims she feels like she is going to faint.What is the likelihood that Mary will pass out in class?

• A) zero
• B) about 50/50
• C) about 70/30
• D) 100%

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