To which of the following is a person MOST likely to acquire a phobia?

A) heights
B) being in public
C) being dirty
D) All of these are equally likely.

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To which of the following is a person MOST likely to acquire a phobia?A) heightsB) being in publicC) being dirtyD) All of these are equally likely.

Christian Stinson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  According to research, an estimated 5% to 12% of the population have a fear of heights, making it one of the most common phobias. Fear of public speaking is also a common phobia, but being dirty is not typically considered a phobia (although there is a condition called mysophobia, which involves an extreme fear of germs or contamination). Thus, A) heights is the most likely choice for acquiring a phobia.

To which of the following is a person MOST likely to acquire a phobia?

A) heights
B) being in public
C) being dirty
D) All of these are equally likely.

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To which of the following is a person MOST likely to acquire a phobia?A) heights B) being in public C) being dirty D) All of these are equally likely.

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To which of the following is a person MOST likely to acquire a phobia?

A) heights
B) being in public
C) being dirty
D) All of these are equally likely.