Which best describes a phobia?

Question

anxiety that is related to a specific object or situation

anxiety that motivates a person to perform well

anxiety that is general and prolonged

anxiety that can never be controlled

Answer 1

The statement that best describes a phobia is:

anxiety that is related to a specific object or situation.

Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific things (such as spiders or heights) or situations (like flying or being in crowded places).