Regarding Specific Phobias, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 113

Multiple Choice

Regarding specific phobias, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) People affected by phobias recognize that their fears are unreasonable.
• B) A phobic disorder differs from ordinary fears in that phobias produce overwhelming fear that may lead to vomiting, wild climbing or running, or fainting.
• C) About 8.7 percent of all adults have a phobic disorder in any given year.
• D) Fear of closed spaces is the most common specific phobia of Americans.

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Definitions:

Stomata

Pores on plant leaves and stems that allow gas exchange between the plant and the atmosphere.

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure that must be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane, related to the concentration of solutes.

Guard Cells

Specialized cell pairs that flank stomatal pores on plant leaves, regulating the opening and closing of the pores to control gas exchange and water loss.

Casparian Strip

A band of cell wall material found in plant roots that is impervious to water and solutes, ensuring that all materials pass through a cell membrane before entering the plant.