Sheila is terrified of spiders, when she sees one, her heart pounds, she has trouble breathing, and feels like she is going to have a heart attack. Which represents the best possible diagnosis for Sheila?
a) a specific phobia
b) posttraumatic stress disorder
c) panic disorder
d) a social phobia
Answer: a
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