Isobel and her family love swimming in their local river. However, Isobel is intensely afraid of snakes and is afraid of encountering them when they are at the river. Increasingly, Isobel has spent less and less time at the river with her family due to her fear of snakes. What disorder does Isobel MOST likely have?

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Isobel's intense fear of snakes, which leads her to avoid situations where she might encounter them (like swimming in the river), is indicative of a specific phobia. A specific phobia is characterized by significant fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation.

Isobel and Her Family Love Swimming in Their Local River