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robinn137

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A morbid fear of a specific object or situation is called:
 
  A) fugue.
  B) phobia.
  C) mania.
  D) psychosis.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a mental disorder that is marked by an altered mood?
 
  A) depression
  B) affective disorder
  C) anxiety disorder
  D) psychotherapy



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) A fugue is a type of amnesia in which the person travels.
B) Correct.
C) Mania is excessive hyperactivity.
D) Psychosis is a state in which the person cannot tell reality from unreality.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Correct. Yes, psychotherapy is not a mental disorder marked by an altered mood.



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