A Behavioral Therapist Would Explain the Agoraphobic's Fear of Leaving

question 93

Multiple Choice

A behavioral therapist would explain the agoraphobic's fear of leaving the house as ____.

• A)a direct conditioning experience
• B)an exaggerated fear stemming from a single panic attack
• C)an unconscious way of preventing the acting out of sexual desires
• D)a subtype of obsessive compulsive disorder

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Definitions:

Twin Studies

Twin studies are research designs in psychology and genetics that compare the similarities and differences between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand the influence of genetics versus environment.

Genetic Component

A portion of an organism's traits or conditions influenced by genes inherited from its parents.

Cross-sectional Studies

Research methods that analyze data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Hans Eysenck

A psychologist known for his work in the field of personality theory, emphasizing the genetic basis of personality and intelligence.