Agoraphobia, Which Has Come to Mean "Fear of Going Out

question 43

Multiple Choice

Agoraphobia, which has come to mean "fear of going out," derives from the Greek word agora, meaning

• A)marketplace.
• B)home.
• C)travel.
• D)safe.

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Definitions:

Structural

Pertains to the arrangement or organization of parts that comprise a complex system, particularly in relation to sociology and the understanding of social organizations.

Historical

Pertaining to past events or situations, often emphasizing the importance of context and development over time.

Ideal Type

A conceptual tool used by sociologists, particularly in the work of Max Weber, to describe and understand the essential characteristics of a social phenomenon.

Ideal Type

In sociology, a conceptual model that serves as a standard of comparison for empirical observations, developed by Max Weber.