Because of her fear of snakes,Patricia cannot go to the zoo,cannot go walking in the woods,and feels she must always wear long pants and heavy boots when hiking.Patricia has:
A) a social phobia.
B) agoraphobia.
C) a generalized anxiety disorder.
D) a specific phobia.

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Patricia's fear is specific to snakes, which indicates a specific phobia. This phobia is causing her to avoid certain situations (going to the zoo, walking in the woods, hiking without appropriate clothing), which is typical behavior for someone with a specific phobia.

Because of Her Fear of Snakes,Patricia Cannot Go to the Zoo,cannot