Which of the Following Is an Example of a Phobia

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a phobia that reflects biological preparedness?

• A) After being mugged on a subway platform, Annie is afraid to ride the subway and insists on taking buses or cabs.
• B) After being bitten by a strange dog, Eloise develops a fear of dogs.
• C) Simply eating a meal with others in a restaurant evokes unbearable anxiety in Stephen.
• D) Ever since he was a child, Alan has been terrified of snakes.

Grasp the concept that no culture is considered inferior or superior.

Recognize the traditional African model of mental illness and its roots.

Acknowledge how cultural values and beliefs influence the understanding of psychological distress.

Understand the philosophy of constructive alternativism.

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Definitions:

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft but later merging to form a complete bone.

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Diaphysis

The main or central shaft of a long bone.

Articular Cartilage

The smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, facilitating smooth movement.