Alan Always Has Been Terrified of Spiders

question 58

Multiple Choice

Alan always has been terrified of spiders.He refuses to enter his bedroom at night until it has been thoroughly checked for spiders.Even a picture of a spider makes him extremely uncomfortable.Most likely,Alan is suffering from a psychological disorder called

• A) social anxiety disorder.
• B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• C) specific phobia.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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