Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Prevalence of Phobias

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the prevalence of phobias is NOT true?

• A) As with other anxiety disorders, phobias are more common in women than in men.
• B) As with other anxiety disorders, phobias tend to fade as people grow older.
• C) About 11% of the U.S. population reports having a phobia at some time in their life.
• D) Most people first acquire phobias when they reach middle age.

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Definitions:

Choice

The act of selecting between two or more possibilities or the freedom to pick an option among several.

Capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; in a business context, it often refers to the maximum output or production ability.

Collateral

An asset that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan.

Capital

Refers to financial assets, including funds held in deposit accounts and investments, but can broadly include anything that can enhance a person’s or entity’s ability to generate value.