Question 11

Phobias can cause ulcers and hypertension.

Phobias may lead to various physical ailments, including ulcers and high blood pressure, as indicated in the provided extract. These conditions stem from the intense anxiety and stress that phobias can induce.

A) Ulcers and hypertension

This option is correct because the extract explicitly mentions that phobias can cause serious physical reactions such as sickness, headaches, ulcers, and high blood pressure. These ailments are direct consequences of the overwhelming anxiety associated with phobias.

B) Nausea and dizziness

While nausea and dizziness can be symptoms of anxiety, the extract does not specifically mention them as outcomes of phobias. Therefore, this option is incorrect as it does not align with the provided context regarding the physical ailments caused by phobias.

C) Asthma and diabetes

This option is incorrect as the extract does not link phobias to asthma or diabetes. These conditions are not mentioned in the context of phobias and their physical effects, thus making this choice irrelevant.

D) Insomnia and fatigue

Although insomnia and fatigue can be associated with anxiety disorders, the extract does not cite these as specific physical ailments resulting from phobias. Hence, this option does not accurately reflect the information given.

Conclusion

The correct answer, ulcers and hypertension, directly reflects the physical ailments specifically attributed to phobias in the extract. Other options either misrepresent or fail to mention the ailments discussed, reinforcing that only option A aligns with the context provided.