Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the unconscious fears and anxieties associated with physical events?

  1. Paraphobia

  2. Phobophobia

  3. Somatophobia

  4. Psychophobia

The correct answer is: Somatophobia

The correct answer is C Somatophobia. This term refers to the unconscious fears and anxieties associated with physical events. It is not A: Paraphobia as this refers to the fear of paraphernalia or unusual items. It is also not B: Phobophobia as this refers to the fear of developing a specific phobia. D: Psychophobia is incorrect as it refers to the fear of mind-altering substances and not physical events. Therefore, C is the best fit for the given question.