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Which of the following best describes a phobia?
Which of the following best describes a phobia?
- A fear of small spaces
- A fear of heights
- An irrational fear of spiders (correct)
- A fear of public speaking
What is the name for a phobia of open spaces?
What is the name for a phobia of open spaces?
- Claustrophobia
- Arachnophobia
- Agoraphobia (correct)
- Acrophobia
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a phobia?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a phobia?
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Feeling calm and relaxed (correct)
- Increased heart rate
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Study Notes
Phobia
- A phobia is an excessive or irrational fear of something
- Phobias can be specific (e.g., fear of spiders) or general (e.g., fear of open spaces)
Specific Phobias
- Agoraphobia is the name for a phobia of open spaces
Phobia Symptoms
- Common symptoms of a phobia include anxiety, avoidance, and panic attacks
- NOT a common symptom of a phobia: no specific symptom is mentioned
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