Nancy is terrified of heights. she avoids high places whenever possible because she experiences overwhelming fear when she is in such an environment. Nancy never has this problem in any other situation and does not worry about it until she is forced to go to a high place. She is best diagnosed as having a(n)_______________disorder.
a. panic
b. phobic
c. generalized anxiety
d. obsessive compulsive
Also known as "phobias", phobic disorders are characterised by a strong, persistent fear to a certain object or situation. Phobias are manifested in a much more pronounced way than simple fears, even if the situation is not particularly menacing.
Comon phobias are aracnophobia (fear of spiders) and acrophobia (fear of heights).
