Rene has an irrational fear of elevators and escalators to the point that she has walked up 20 flights of stairs.Her mother has such a fear of dirt and germs that she spends almost every waking moment cleaning,while wearing white cotton gloves.Rene and her mother each have a type of __________ disorder.

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Rene's and her mother's behaviors are consistent with anxiety disorders, which involve persistent and excessive fear or anxiety that causes significant distress or impairment in daily life.

Rene Has an Irrational Fear of Elevators and Escalators to the Point