Social Work Examination Services (SWES) Human Behavior Practice Test

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Acrophobia is characterized by a fear of what?

Open spaces
Darkness
High places
Enclosed spaces

The correct answer is: High places

Acrophobia is specifically defined as an intense fear of high places. Individuals with this phobia often experience anxiety when they are in environments such as tall buildings, bridges, or other elevated locations. This fear can lead to symptoms such as panic attacks, dizziness, or feelings of insecurity when faced with heights. Understanding acrophobia highlights how phobias can stem from various stimuli, and in this case, it is the height itself that triggers the fear response. The other options refer to different types of phobias, such as agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), nyctophobia (fear of darkness), and claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), each of which is distinct and targets specific environments or situations that evoke anxiety.