Arlene has an irrational fear of flying in airplanes. She is probably suffering from a ______

a) mania
b) obsession
c) compulsion
d) specific phobia

ANS: D, Arlene is experiencing an irrational fear of a particular thing or phobia.

Psychology

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a. True b. False

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