Phobic Disorders Differ from Generalized Anxiety and Panic Disorders in That

question 40

Multiple Choice

Phobic disorders differ from generalized anxiety and panic disorders in that:

• A)they are always preceded by a panic attack.
• B)there is a specific,identifiable stimulus that sets off the anxiety reaction.
• C)the feeling of anxiety lasts longer.
• D)people experience "free-floating" anxiety.

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Definitions:

Dichotic Listening

A psychological test to study selective attention and the lateralization of brain function by presenting different sounds to each ear.

Cerebral Asymmetry

Refers to the morphological or functional differences between the two hemispheres of the brain, often influencing cognitive abilities and behaviors.

Brain Regions

Specific areas within the brain that are responsible for different functions, such as emotional regulation, sensory processing, and motor control.

Stimuli

External or internal changes that affect the senses and can elicit responses from an organism.