As a child, Norm was hit in the face while playing baseball. Ever since then, he has been afraid to play games that involve balls of any sort. Norm's behavior probably results from a(n) ________.

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Norm's fear and avoidance of games with balls is consistent with a phobia, which is an excessive and persistent fear of a specific object or situation. This fear is often out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the object or situation.

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