The Reasons for America's Remarkable Tolerance of Multiple Forms of Intimate

question 115

Multiple Choice

The reasons for America's remarkable tolerance of multiple forms of intimate relationships are mainly:

• A) philosophical.
• B) economic.
• C) social.
• D) psychological.

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Definitions:

A. Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear or anxiety of places and situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Pharmacotherapy

The treatment of diseases, especially mental disorders, using medications or drugs to relieve symptoms and achieve therapeutic outcomes.

Meta-analytic Comparisons

The use of statistical techniques to summarize the results of multiple studies, providing a comprehensive comparison of data across research findings.