Your aunt prefers to stay in her home and avoid public places and social situations. She might be diagnosed with __________.

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Agoraphobia is the fear and avoidance of situations, places or activities from which it may be difficult to escape, or in which help may not be available in the event of a panic attack or other physical symptoms. This can lead to avoidance behaviors, such as staying in the home and avoiding public places and social situations, as described in the scenario. Other options such as ailurophobia (fear of cats), cynophobia (fear of dogs), and specific phobia (fear of a specific object or situation) do not accurately describe the behavior described in the scenario.

Your Aunt Prefers to Stay in Her Home and Avoid