Question 13

Phobias can cause physical ailments such as ulcers and high blood pressure.

Severe phobias can lead to significant physical health issues, including ulcers and high blood pressure, as individuals experience intense, out-of-control feelings. These ailments are directly linked to the stress and anxiety that phobias can provoke.

A) Anemia and depression.

Anemia is a condition related to a deficiency of red blood cells and is not directly caused by phobias. Depression, while it can be associated with anxiety disorders, is not a physical ailment directly resulting from phobias. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

B) Ulcers and high blood pressure.

This option correctly identifies physical ailments that can arise from the stress and anxiety caused by phobias. The extract mentions that phobias can lead to conditions like ulcers and high blood pressure, making this the right answer.

C) Sore throat and headaches.

While headaches can be a symptom associated with anxiety, a sore throat is not typically linked to phobias. This option does not accurately reflect the specific physical ailments mentioned in relation to phobias, making it incorrect.

D) Itching and blurred vision.

Itching and blurred vision are not recognized as direct physical ailments resulting from phobias. These symptoms do not align with the extract's focus on conditions like ulcers and high blood pressure. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Conclusion

The correct answer is option B because it accurately reflects the specific physical ailments that can result from the extreme anxiety associated with phobias. Other options either misidentify the ailments or fail to connect them to the context of phobias as described in the extract.