Rob reports being terrified to go anywhere that does not have a bathroom, for fear that he will begin vomiting and not be able to stop.He had one panic attack, and a week later, he felt no residual effects from the attack.Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would Rob most likely receive?

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Rob's fear of going places without bathrooms due to fear of vomiting and not being able to stop, without mention of panic attacks as a recurring issue, aligns more closely with agoraphobia. This condition involves an intense fear or anxiety triggered by real or anticipated exposure to a wide range of situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms.

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