Alison Had Sustained Severe Injuries After Being Brutally Attacked by a Mad

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Alison had sustained severe injuries after being brutally attacked by a mad dog as a child.Following that incident,Alison has been experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear and paralysis every time she sees a dog.The fear is so intense that it keeps Alison from leaving her house.Alison believes that as long as she's inside her house,the chances of encountering a dog are slim.In the context of psychological disorders,Alison is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

• A)social anxiety disorder
• B)specific phobia
• C)obsessive-compulsive disorder
• D)generalized anxiety disorder

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A problem-solving method involving repeated, varied attempts until success, or a solution is achieved.

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