Alan Always Has Been Terrified of Spiders

question 517

Multiple Choice

Alan always has been terrified of spiders. He refuses to enter his bedroom at night until it has been thoroughly checked for spiders. Even a picture of a spider makes him extremely uncomfortable. Most likely, Alan is suffering from a psychological disorder called:

• A) generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• C) specific phobia.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

---

Definitions:

Feedback Control

A control that takes place after an action is completed.

Completed

The state of having finished or accomplished a task, project, or objective.

Central Question

The primary or core question that guides the focus of a research study, discussion, or project.

External Control

Mechanisms imposed by external entities, such as regulations or laws, that influence or limit the behavior of organizations or individuals.