Jerry Is Terrified of Snakes, Even Though He Lives in Midtown

question 76

Multiple Choice

Jerry is terrified of snakes, even though he lives in midtown Manhattan and only sees snakes at pet shops and zoos. He is probably suffering from

• A) panic disorder.
• B) phobic disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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