An intense, paralyzing fear of a specific object, person, situation, or thing in the absence of any real danger is a __________.
A) panic disorder
B) phobia
C) conversion reaction
D) compulsive disorder

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A phobia is an intense, paralyzing fear of a specific object, person, situation, or thing in the absence of any real danger. Panic disorder is characterized by recurring panic attacks, conversion reaction involves physical symptoms without a medical explanation, and compulsive disorders involve repetitive behaviors or thoughts.

An Intense, Paralyzing Fear of a Specific Object, Person, Situation