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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Irrational fear related to specific objects is the characteristic of :

Options:

Panic Disorder

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Specific Phobia

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Correct Answer:

Specific Phobia

Explanation:

People who have phobias have irrational fears related to specific objects, people, or situations. Phobias often develop gradually or begin with a generalised anxiety disorder. Phobias can be grouped into three main types, i.e. specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia. Specific phobias are the most commonly occurring type of phobia. This group includes irrational fears such as intense fear of a certain type of animal, or of being in an enclosed space.