Patricia is terrified of bees. In fact, when summer comes around and the bees are out, Patricia avoids places where she is likely to risk encountering a bee. She found out some time ago that she is deathly allergic to bee stings. For which of the following does Patricia seem to meet the criteria?
A)social phobia
B)panic disorder
C)specific phobia
D)no disorder

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There is no evidence of a psychological disorder here. Because Patricia has a deadly allergy to bee stings, it makes perfect sense that she fears and avoids them.

Patricia Is Terrified of Bees