Explain why a social phobic and an agoraphobic might avoid some of the same situations, but for different reasons

What will be an ideal response?


Both might avoid going to a social event like a party. The social phobic would avoid this situation out of fear of being scrutinized or criticized. The agoraphobic would avoid this situation out of fear of internal cues, especially the possibility of having a panic attack in public.

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a. To improve the accuracy of memory b. To reduce pain c. To give people strength far beyond their normal capacity d. To alleviate the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

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In Freudian theory, "libido" is

A. an unlimited source of psychic energy. B. a general term referring to all instincts. C. a finite amount of psychic energy. D. the same thing as "Thanatos."

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Many social scientists assert that suicide terrorists

a. are antisocial in personality. c. have similar psychological profiles. b. have no telltale psychological profile. d. none of these.

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Opiates are also known as benzodiazepines

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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