Asked by Brooke Quick on Jun 30, 2024

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Fears of snakes, thunderstorms, darkness, and water are classified as __________ phobias.

A) specific
B) social
C) primary
D) innate

Specific Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that pose little to no actual danger.

Social Phobias

are anxiety disorders characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one might be exposed to possible scrutiny by others.

Primary Phobias

The intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that are a primary psychological concern.

  • Differentiate the characteristics that separate specific phobias from social phobias.
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Zybrea KnightJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Specific phobias are fears of a specific object or situation, such as snakes, thunderstorms, darkness, and water. Social phobias, on the other hand, are fears related to social situations, while primary and innate do not accurately describe these types of phobias.