An 8-year-old boy, Ben, refuses to go to school, complains of stomachaches and nausea on school days, and experiences extreme anxiety in this and other situations requiring interactions with peers. Ben would most likely receive a DSM-IV diagnosis of

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Ben's symptoms of extreme anxiety in situations requiring interactions with peers align with social phobia, which involves fear of social situations and interactions.

An 8-Year-Old Boy, Ben, Refuses to Go to School, Complains