Jerry is terrified of snakes, even though he lives in midtown Manhattan and only sees snakes at pet shops and zoos. He is probably suffering from

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Jerry's fear of snakes is irrational and excessive, and it causes him to avoid situations or places where he might encounter snakes. This is consistent with the criteria for a phobic disorder. Panic disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder involves chronic and excessive worry about a variety of events or activities, and obsessive-compulsive disorder involves the presence of obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and/or compulsions (repetitive behaviors). None of these disorders fit Jerry's symptoms as described.

Jerry Is Terrified of Snakes, Even Though He Lives in Midtown