Alfred Suffers from an Extreme and Irrational Fear of Spiders

question 82

Multiple Choice

Alfred suffers from an extreme and irrational fear of spiders.His fear is exaggerated and disproportionate to the actual danger he might be in if he did encounter a spider.Alfred's fear of spiders is so intense that he would go to almost any length to avoid coming into contact with them.Alfred is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?

• A)specific phobia
• B)generalized anxiety disorder
• C)social anxiety disorder
• D)post-traumatic stress disorder

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Definitions:

Freud

Refers to Sigmund Freud, the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology and a theory which explains human behavior.

Jung

Refers to Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, known for concepts such as the collective unconscious and archetypes.

Entropy Principle

A concept often related to thermodynamics and information theory, referring to the measure of disorder or randomness in a system. In psychology, it may relate to the complexity and unpredictability of human behavior and thought.

Differentiation Principle

In psychology, this refers to the process through which individuals develop a stronger sense of self by distinguishing themselves from others.