Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is an example of a(n)

A. Personality disorder
B. Anxiety disorder
C. Mood disorder
D. Impulse-control disorder
Is the answer D?

I agree with both you Gwen, and Ms.Sue. From the definition of Arachnophobia and my fear of spiders, I do have to agree.

No never mind I researched the definition is the answer B?

Yes.

Its B right?

B is right.

Thank You

b

No, the correct answer is B. Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is an example of an anxiety disorder.

To arrive at this answer, we can analyze the given options and their definitions:

A. Personality disorder: This refers to a pattern of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that are considered abnormal and inflexible. Examples include borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. However, arachnophobia is not classified as a personality disorder.

B. Anxiety disorder: This category encompasses various disorders characterized by excessive and persistent fear, worry, or anxiety. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias like arachnophobia. Therefore, arachnophobia falls under this classification.

C. Mood disorder: Mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, involve disturbances in mood and emotions. However, arachnophobia is not related to mood disorders.

D. Impulse-control disorder: This category includes disorders where individuals struggle to resist acting on impulses that may be harmful to themselves or others. Examples include kleptomania (compulsive stealing) and pyromania (compulsive fire-setting). Arachnophobia does not fit this category either.

Therefore, the correct answer is B, anxiety disorder.

It's b