Michael Is Extremely Fearful of Germs

question 18

Multiple Choice

Michael is extremely fearful of germs. He sleeps in a special chamber at night, wears gloves, and will only eat food that he can unwrap. His symptoms are most characteristic of ______.

• A) specific phobia
• B) panic disorder
• C) generalized anxiety disorder
• D) agoraphobia

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