Allison has an intense fear of flying, so much so that she cannot even bear to close her eyes and imagine that she is on a plane. From this brief description, Allison may be experiencing:
a. a specific phobia.
b. a social phobia.
c. a generalized phobia.
d. normal levels of anxiety.
Answer: A
Rationale: These include fears of things such as a type of animal, heights, thunder, blood, and injections or other medical procedures.
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