Elise is so terrified of enclosed places that she had to quit her new job because her office had no windows.She knows that her fear is irrational,but she can't seem to control her anxiety.Which disorder is most consistent with Elise's symptoms

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Phobic disorder involves an irrational and persistent fear of a specific object, activity, or situation. In Elise's case, she has an irrational fear of enclosed places which is consistent with phobic disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Conversion disorder involves physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and uncontrollable worry about a variety of events and activities. Elise's symptoms are more specific to a particular situation and fear.

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