A Phobia Can Often Be Interpreted as a

question 46

Multiple Choice

A phobia can often be interpreted as a

• A)rational fear based upon realistic dangers.
• B)conditioned emotional response.
• C)fear shaped by operant conditioning in childhood.
• D)conscious attempt to act frightened in order to gain attention.

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Definitions:

Heartburn

A burning pain in the chest, usually after eating, caused by acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus.

Levothyroxine Sodium

A synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing or supplementing the natural thyroid hormones in the body.

Hypothyroidism

A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, leading to a slowing down of the body’s metabolism.

PO

An abbreviation for "per os," a Latin phrase meaning "by mouth," used in medical prescriptions to indicate oral administration.