Mrs. Worden has an unusual fear of buttons. Every time she spots a loose button on the floor of her laundry room, she becomes extremely anxious and feels sick. In order to minimize her discomfort, Mrs. Worden only wears clothes that are button-free. If she sought help for her problem, what would Mrs. Worden's diagnosis probably be?

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Mrs. Worden's fear of buttons is a specific and irrational fear, which is a characteristic of specific phobias. The fact that she modifies her behavior by avoiding buttoned clothes also supports this diagnosis.

Mrs Worden Has an Unusual Fear of Buttons