Question

Susan is terrified of bees. In fact, when summer comes around and the bees are out, Susan 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 Susan seem to meet the criteria?

a) Specific phobia.
b) Social anxiety disorder.
c) Generalized anxiety disorder.
d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Answer 1

Susan seems to meet the criteria for specific phobia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Susan seems to meet the criteria for specific phobia. A specific phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of a particular object or situation. In Susan's case, she is terrified of bees and avoids places where she is likely to risk encountering a bee due to her severe allergy to bee stings. This fear and avoidance are consistent with the symptoms of specific phobia.