Alisa reports she cannot come home after dark if her mom leaves the porch light on. When asked why, she stated that the light attracts the frogs and she feels like she cannot breathe when she sees these frogs. Alisa may be diagnosed with

Question

obsessive-compulsive disorder
a specific phobia
generalized anxiety disorder
panic disorder

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, Alisa's reaction to the porch light attracting frogs, which makes her feel like she cannot breathe, suggests that she may be experiencing a specific phobia. A specific phobia is characterized by an intense fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation—in this case, frogs—leading to avoidance behavior (not coming home after dark when the light is on).

Therefore, the most appropriate diagnosis for Alisa would be a specific phobia.