Maharashtra CHO - 2020
Applied Psychology
Easy
Which option is a persistent irrational fear of an object?
Appeared in: Maharashtra CHO - 2020
Explanation
- A phobia is defined as a marked, persistent, and excessive fear of a specific object or situation.
- The fear experienced in a phobia is irrational and out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the stimulus.
- This fear leads to active avoidance of the phobic object or situation, or it is endured with intense anxiety.
- The question's description of a 'persistent irrational fear of an object' directly matches the clinical definition of a phobia.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: Alertness is a normal state of consciousness and awareness, not a pathological fear. It is a necessary function for safety and interaction with the environment.
- Option B: A compulsion is an action or behavior, not a fear. It is a repetitive act that a person feels driven to perform to reduce anxiety, often stemming from an obsessive thought.
- Option D: An illusion is a perceptual disturbance, a misinterpretation of a real external stimulus. It is a sensory error, not an emotional state like fear.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Definitions of common psychiatric terms related to anxiety and perception as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Nurses must be able to differentiate between anxiety, fear, and phobias to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and patient education.
- A key nursing role is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment and to avoid forcing a patient to confront their phobic stimulus, which can trigger a panic attack.
- Recognizing phobias is crucial for patient safety, as avoidance behaviors can interfere with necessary medical procedures (e.g., needle phobia) or daily functioning.
How to Approach the Question
- This is a definition-based recall question.
- First, break down the question stem: 'persistent,' 'irrational fear,' 'object.' These are the defining characteristics.
- Next, define each option in your mind.
- Alert: A state of awareness.
- Compulsion: A repetitive action.
- Phobia: An irrational fear.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Definitions of common psychiatric terms related to anxiety and perception.
- Stem keywords: persistent, irrational fear, object
- Lead-in keywords: Which option is
- Negative lead-in flag: false
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 1291-1293
E6 Guide to Mental Health & PSYCHIATRIC NURSING R Sreevani— Part 1 (pp 26-289 of 579) p. 232-234
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 15572-15574
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