A fear which has no rational basis and which is so severe that it interferes with day-to-day functioning is called a(n)
A) anxiety disorder.
B) innate fear.
C) panic disorder.
D) a phobia.

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A phobia is a fear which has no rational basis and is so severe that it interferes with day-to-day functioning. Phobias are classified as anxiety disorders and can include specific phobias, social phobia, and agoraphobia. Innate fears are instinctual and serve a survival purpose, such as fear of heights or fear of snakes. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks.

A Fear Which Has No Rational Basis and Which Is