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Colleen Is So Afraid of Open Spaces That She Cannot

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Colleen is so afraid of open spaces that she cannot leave her house to go to work. This represents the aspect of the definition of abnormality called _____.


Definitions:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by problems with attention, excessive activity, or difficulty controlling behavior which is not appropriate for a person's age.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms shown by an individual, significantly affecting multiple areas of life and often considered deviant or distressing within their cultural context.

Impulsive

Impulsive describes a tendency to act quickly on desires and feelings without considering the consequences.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

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