Nancy is terrified of heights. She avoids high places whenever possible because she experiences overwhelming fear when she is in such an environment. Nancy never has this problem in any other situation and does not worry about it until she is forced to go to a high place. She is best diagnosed as having a(n) ______ disorder.

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Nancy's fear is specific to high places and causes her to avoid them even when there is no actual danger. This is characteristic of a phobic disorder. Panic disorder involves sudden and unexpected panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive worry and anxiety about multiple things, and obsessive-compulsive disorder involves the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions. None of these disorders match Nancy's symptoms.

Nancy Is Terrified of Heights