Brett Has an Intense, Irrational Fear of Needles and Other

question 72

Multiple Choice

Brett has an intense, irrational fear of needles and other sharp objects. Brett might be diagnosed with ______.

• A) agoraphobia
• B) panic disorder
• C) generalized anxiety disorder
• D) specific phobia

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Definitions:

Drug Abuse

The habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs, leading to severe personal and social consequences.

Attachment

An emotional bond to another person, typically forming between a child and caregiver, that is crucial for the child's personal development.

Opponent-process Theory

The opponent-process theory is a psychological and neurological model that accounts for a wide range of behaviors, including color vision and emotional reactions, by proposing that opposite emotional states are controlled by competing processes.

Dangerous Activities

Behaviors or actions that carry a high risk of causing physical harm or injury to the individual involved or to others.