Match the forms of fear with their characteristics
-A significant fear to the degree of being excessive or irrational in response to the threat of stimulus or anticipation of that threat

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A phobia is described as an intense, excessive, and irrational fear in response to a specific stimulus, situation, or object, often causing the individual to go great lengths to avoid facing it.

Answer: B
 Anxiety is a more generalized feeling of unease, apprehension, or worry, often experienced in anticipation of an uncertain or unknown future event or situation, or in response to a perceived threat that may not be specific to any particular thing or object.

Answer: A
 Fear is a normal emotional response to a perceived threat or danger, often manifested as a natural fight or flight response, causing physiological changes in the body to prepare for action. It can become excessive or irrational in response to a stimulus or situation.

Match the Forms of Fear with Their Characteristics