To Determine If a Person's Fear of Snakes Is Severe

question 134

Multiple Choice

To determine if a person's fear of snakes is severe enough to be categorized as a phobia, one could:

• A) show her a snake; if she appears to be very uncomfortable, she most likely has a phobia.
• B) show her a snake; if she appears to be very uncomfortable, she most likely has a fear.
• C) ask her if her fear of snakes has lasted for six months, if she avoids snakes, and if it interferes with daily living; if she says "yes," she most likely has a phobia.
• D) ask her if anxiety about snakes interferes with daily living; if she says "yes," she most likely has a fear.

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Definitions:

ADH Secretion

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Parathyroid Hormone

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A fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption in the body and bone health.