Irrational and Very Specific Fears That Persist Even When There

question 162

Multiple Choice

Irrational and very specific fears that persist even when there is no real danger to a person are called

• A) anxieties.
• B) compulsion.
• C) specific phobias.
• D) dissociations.

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Definitions:

Newborn States

Refers to the different physiological and behavioral conditions experienced by infants, including sleeping, waking, crying, and feeding.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged, often triggered by sensory stimulation or emotional experiences.

Teratogen

A substance or factor that can cause malformation of an embryo or fetus.

Prenatal Development

The sequence of expanding and developing inside the womb, starting at fertilization and culminating in childbirth.