Violet is very scared of grasshoppers. She visits Mexico for a vacation, and she happens to see a variety of live grasshoppers arranged for sale in the markets. Her friends insist on eating fried grasshopper dishes. She gets panic attacks and feels like she could do almost anything to avoid coming in contact with the grasshoppers. Which of the following psychological disorders is Violet suffering from?

A. Somatic symptom disorder
B. Specific phobia
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Adjustment disorder

Answer: B

Psychology

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