In order to meet criteria for diagnosis,children with Specific Phobia must ______.
A) consistently and completely avoid situations in which they might encounter their feared stimulus
B) know that their fear is excessive and unreasonable
C) cling to their attachment figure when in the presence of a feared stimulus
D) experience fear that is more extreme than the actual danger of the stimulus warrants

Question

In order to meet criteria for diagnosis,children with Specific Phobia must ______.
A) consistently and completely avoid situations in which they might encounter their feared stimulus
B) know that their fear is excessive and unreasonable
C) cling to their attachment figure when in the presence of a feared stimulus
D) experience fear that is more extreme than the actual danger of the stimulus warrants

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Specific Phobia in children is characterized by an intense fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation that is out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the object or situation. This means that the fear experienced is significantly more extreme than any real threat warranted by the stimulus, which aligns with option D. Options A, B, and C are not required criteria for the diagnosis of Specific Phobia in children.

In Order to Meet Criteria for Diagnosis,children with Specific Phobia Must