Dawn is afraid of needles, so she is anxious every time she goes to the doctor or to the dentist. Given the criteria for a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder, Dawn would likely be diagnosed with:
A. nothing, because even though she's anxious she still manages to go.
B. specific phobia, because she's only afraid of medical professionals.
C. agoraphobia, because she can't escape when she's at the doctor or dentist.
D. social anxiety disorder, because she is embarrassed by her fears.
Answer: A
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