When June was seven years old, she and her mother were stuck in an elevator.Several other people were in the elevator as well.The elevator became hot and stuffy, and breathing became difficult.June remembers experiencing shortness of breath, palpitations, and dizziness.Now, June refuses to ride elevators.When she is with other people, she makes excuses to use the stairs.June is probably suffering from

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June's fear and avoidance of elevators is a situational type phobia, as it is specific to a certain situation or circumstance. A natural environment type phobia would involve a fear of natural phenomena such as thunderstorms or heights, an animal-type phobia would involve a fear of particular animals, and social anxiety disorder would involve anxiety and avoidance related to social situations.

When June Was Seven Years Old, She and Her Mother