A fear becomes a phobia when
A)it occurs without warning
B)an individual will go to any length to avoid the situation that he or she fears
C)an individual fears a specific object or situation for more than eighteen months
D)it occurs without any known cause

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A fear becomes a phobia when an individual goes to any length to avoid the situation that he or she fears. A phobia is an intense, persistent fear of a specific object, situation or activity. It interferes with daily life and can cause significant distress. The fear is usually irrational and the person often recognizes this, but feels powerless to overcome it.

A Fear Becomes a Phobia When