Marco is 20 years old and has a phobic fear of spiders.At what age did he likely develop this disorder?

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Phobias often develop during childhood or adolescence, with the average age of onset being around 10 years old. It is unlikely that Marco developed this disorder at age 5 or 8, as the fear would have likely been present for a longer period of time than just 12 or 9 years. Since Marco is currently 20 years old, it is unlikely that he developed the phobia at his current age. Therefore, the best choice is C, 10 years old.

Marco Is 20 Years Old and Has a Phobic Fear