Psychology: Fears and Phobias Article 2

Mian Idea:

Billy’s fear of speaking up in class is an example of a _________.

Main Idea:

As a fearful social situation comes nearer, great _________ builds up and may result in nausea.

• anxious

• anxiety

• fear

• worry

What factor most likely contributed to the intensification of Kate’s fear of flying?

• A general dislike of travel.

• A fear of being alone on flights.

• Exposure to tragic events involving air travel.

• Influence from media portrayals of plane crashes.

Answer explanation

Please be careful to see paragraph 3, first line to solve this question.

Which option is not describe a specific phobia?

• Cane has a fear of animals.

• Winnie has a fear of seeing blood

• Kevin has a fear of flying.

• Linda has a fear of speaking in public.

"About 25 million Americans have an irrational and intense fear of flying"

What is the most accurate interpretation of the sentence?

• Frequent plane issues have made many Americans fear flying.

• Though flying is safe, many Americans still have an irrational fear.

• Many avoid flying because they can't afford tickets.

• Frequent flying has emotionally drained many travelers.

Main Idea:

If you panic just thinking about flying, you might have a ______.

Main Idea:

Fear of ghosts in present in many cultures but becomes a specific phobia only if the ______ turns excessive and irrational.

Main Idea: True or False

This sentence is correct.

Acrophobia is characterized by anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing if panic- like symptoms.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Agoraphobia is characterized by anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing if panic- like symptoms.

Main Idea:

Among the more common specific phobias are fear of animals is_________ .

• social phobia

• zoophobia

• agoraphobia

• aerophobia

Main Idea:

This 39-year-old mother of two is one of many Americans suffering from an intense fear of being in public places, and anxiety disorder which is called_______.

• aerophobia

• social phobia

• claustrophobia

• agoraphobia