Question

question 2 of 20
which type of mental disorder does a person react with extreme or unrealistic fear and dread to certain situations, experiences, or objects, like phobias?
a. mood disorder
b. anxiety disorder
c. eating disorder
d. impulse control disorder

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Mood disorders (like depression, bipolar) involve mood changes, not extreme fear related to phobias. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Anxiety disorders include conditions where extreme/unrealistic fear (like phobias) occurs. Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder. This matches the description.
• Option C: Eating disorders (like anorexia, bulimia) relate to eating behaviors, not fear/phobias. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Impulse control disorders involve difficulty controlling impulses (like kleptomania), not fear/phobias. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. Anxiety disorder