Manny Has Such an Intense Fear of Flying Insects That

question 81

Multiple Choice

Manny has such an intense fear of flying insects that he hardly ever goes outside his house during the summer months. He is probably suffering from a

• A) somatic symptom disorder.
• B) conversion reaction.
• C) personality disorder.
• D) specific phobia.
• E) dissociative disorder.

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