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daltonest1984

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Which of the following exemplifies specific phobia?
 
  a. a fear of open spaces or crowds
  b. a fear of public speaking
  c. a fear of meeting new people
  d. a fear of flying or heights

Question 2

Lauren has been chosen to introduce the guest speaker to her economics class. She is worried about how she will look and sound to her classmates, her palms are sweaty, and she can feel her heart beating. She is terrified that she will be negatively judged or scrutinized by those in her class. This is best described as ____.
 
  a. agoraphobia
  b. a specific phobia
  c. social anxiety disorder
  d. a panic attack



covalentbond

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c



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