Patricia is terrified of bees. In fact, when summer comes around and the bees are out, Patricia avoids places where she is likely to risk encountering a bee. She found out some time ago that she is deathly allergic to bee stings. For which of the following does Patricia seem to meet the criteria?

a. social phobia

b. panic disorder

c. specific phobia

d. no disorder

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Mackenzie

20 May, 04:44

Patricia is terrified of bees. In fact, when summer comes around and the bees are out, Patricia avoids places where she is likely to risk encountering a bee. She found out some time ago that she is deathly allergic to bee stings. For which of the following does Patricia seem to meet the criteria?

a. social phobia

b. panic disorder

c. specific phobia

d. no disorder

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Daniel · Answer 1

Answer: c) Specific phobia

Explanation:

Specific phobia is the phobia than generates in a person in the form of anxiety and distress due to contact or exposure towards a certain object or situation. This induces unreasonable stress and fear in person as they avoid contact with such things.

According to the question, Patricia is experiencing specific phobia as she is specifically scared from bees which makes her anxious due to their sting act. Therefore, Patricia avoids places where bees are found.

Other options are incorrect because panic disorder, no disorder and social phobia are not present in Patricia. Thus, the correct option is option (c).