Jeremy experiences so much anxiety about taking the elevator that he climbs 10 flights of stairs to get to his office each workday. Jeremy appears to suffer from

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Jeremy's fear and avoidance of elevators is a specific phobia. This is characterized by intense fear, anxiety, and avoidance of a specific object or situation, to the point where it significantly interferes with daily life. In this case, Jeremy's fear of elevators is causing him to avoid using them, which is significantly impacting his daily routine. The other answer choices (post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder) do not fit with the symptoms described in the scenario.

Jeremy Experiences So Much Anxiety About Taking the Elevator That