What type of anxiety disorder is seen as a learned fear that is out of proportion to the real threat?
A) generalized anxiety disorder
B) a phobia
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) panic disorder

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A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational, and debilitating fear of a particular object, situation, or activity. This fear is often out of proportion to the real threat posed by the object or situation and is typically learned through conditioning.

What Type of Anxiety Disorder Is Seen as a Learned