Anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help might not be available in the event of having an unexpected or situationally predisposed Panic Attack of panic-like symptoms. Agoraphobic fears typically involve characteristic clusters of situations that include being outside the home alone, being in a crowd or standing in a line, being on a bridge, and traveling in a bus, train, or automobile. Note: consider the diagnosis of Specific Phobia if the avoidance is limited to one or only a few specific situations or Social Phobia if the avoidance is limited to social situations

What will be an ideal response?

DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Agoraphobia

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Adam studies his psychology material using note cards

He writes questions on the front of the card and the answers on the back of the card. After he has a stack of note cards completed, he studies them one by one, over and over again. Based on memory research, which of the following statements should NOT be made to Adam to help him maximize his studying? a) "Adam, your memory for the last few cards will be better than for the middle group of cards." b) "Hey, Adam, don't be surprised that you have a better memory for the first few cards." c) "Adam, this is not such a great study technique. You'll be better off just reading over your notes." d) "Adam, make sure to shuffle your cards after a while."

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The key advantage of using a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement is that

a. the person will be rewarded often. b. it is very predictable. c. it is easy to extinguish. d. it produces more responding. e. the individual is usually content.

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