Erin, a seven-year-old, won't talk to anyone except a select few close friends. What is the most likely developmental reason?

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Erin's behavior is indicative of a social phobia, a condition where a person has an intense fear of social interactions, leading them to avoid speaking to others except for those they feel extremely comfortable with. This is more likely than the other options, which do not directly relate to selective mutism or social anxiety, common in children with social phobias.

Erin, a Seven-Year-Old, Won't Talk to Anyone Except a Select