5. Abnormal Psychology
Biological Explanation Of Phobias — Quiz
Test your understanding of biological explanation of phobias with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In a biological explanation of phobias, what is the main idea of an innate predisposition?
Question 2
Which term best describes the idea that humans may be biologically prepared to fear certain objects or situations?
Question 3
According to the biological explanation, why might phobias of snakes or spiders be more common than phobias of modern objects like cars or electricity?
Question 4
Which structure in the brain is most often linked with the processing of fear in biological explanations of phobias?
Question 5
What is the role of the autonomic nervous system in a phobic response?