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geoffrey

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Gabriel has become so fearful of going outside of his home alone, and of being in open spaces such as parking lots, that he has difficulty holding a job. This is best described as ____.
 
  a. a phobia
  b. agoraphobia
  c. a panic attack
  d. claustrophobia

Question 2

What is the definition of a specific phobia?
 
  a. the unrealistic fear of an object or situation other than those associated with agoraphobia or social anxiety
  b. the experience of intense fear and autonomic arousal in the absence of any real threat
  c. a disorder featuring anxiety that is not proportional to a persons circumstances
  d. an intrusive, distressing thought that leads to intrusive, ritualistic behaviors



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
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