Phobic Behaviors Such as Avoiding Insects or Snakes May Increase

question 31

Multiple Choice

Phobic behaviors such as avoiding insects or snakes may increase in frequency because they reduce anxiety.This best illustrates the impact of

• A) observation.
• B) panic.
• C) reinforcement.
• D) survivor resiliency.

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A cognitive function leading to a disconnection in someone's thinking, recollection, and self-perception.

Depressant

A substance that reduces the functional or nervous activity of the body, often used to induce calm or sleep.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance commonly found in beverages like beer, wine, and spirits, known for its effects on mood, cognition, and physical coordination.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants that produces the "high" sensation.