If the Idea of "Preparedness" Is Accurate, Then

question 77

Multiple Choice

If the idea of "preparedness" is accurate, then:

• A) some phobias should be acquired more easily than others.
• B) all phobias should diminish-with treatment-at about the same rate.
• C) animals and humans should have the same phobias.
• D) phobias should be less frequent in modern than in ancient times.

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, impacting day-to-day living and possibly requiring medical treatment.

Bystander Effect

Bystander Effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to the diffusion of responsibility.

Helplessness

A state of being unable to act or achieve goals due to perceived lack of control, often resulting in decreased motivation.

Social Anxiety

The fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people, often driven by fear of evaluation or scrutiny.