Jillian has always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon,but when she learns that the entire adventure involves 4 hours without access to a bathroom,Jillian feels she cannot do it.She can't bear the thought of having to go to the bathroom and being unable to for all that time,so she does not fulfill this dream.Jillian's behavior is most consistent with which of the following conditions?

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Jillian's behavior is most consistent with agoraphobia, which is characterized by an intense fear or anxiety triggered by real or anticipated exposure to situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms (such as needing to use the bathroom and being unable to). Her decision not to go on the hot air balloon ride due to fear of not having bathroom access aligns with the avoidance behaviors seen in agoraphobia.

Jillian Has Always Wanted to Ride in a Hot Air