Which of the Following Statements About Phobias Is FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about phobias is FALSE?

• A)About 13 percent of the general population will experience a specific phobia at some point in their lives.
• B)More than twice as many men as women suffer from specific phobia.
• C)Many people have mild phobias of certain animals, such as dogs or snakes, or certain situations, such as flying or being in enclosed places.
• D)Even though people with specific phobias know their fear is excessive and irrational, they will go to great lengths to avoid the feared object or situation.

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