Kaylee refuses to change in the locker room during gym class. She is afraid that someone will see her body, make fun of it, and embarrass her. As a result, Kaylee skips gym class to avoid the situation. Based on this information, it is possible that Kaylee has a ________.
A) a specific phobia
B) social phobia
C) schizophrenia
D) mood disorder

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Kaylee's fear of being seen and ridiculed by others in the locker room suggests that she may have a social phobia, which is characterized by intense fear and avoidance of social situations or performance situations due to fear of being judged or evaluated negatively by others.

Kaylee Refuses to Change in the Locker Room During Gym