Regarding specific phobias, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. People affected by phobias do not recognize that their fears are unreasonable.
b. People affected by phobias cannot control their reactions to the overwhelming fear they feel.
c. Almost every one has a few mild phobias.
d. For a phobic disorder to exist rather than a mild phobia, the person's fear must disrupt his or her daily life.


ANSWER: a

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