Mrs. Worden has an unusual fear of buttons. Every time she spots a loose button on the floor of her laundry room, she becomes extremely anxious and feels sick. In order to minimize her discomfort, Mrs. Worden only wears clothes that are button-free. If
she sought help for her problem, what would Mrs. Worden’s diagnosis probably be?
A) avoidance disorder
B) specific phobia
C) environmental phobia
D) circumscribed anxiety disorder
Answer: B
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