Most of us respond negatively if a spider walks across our arm while we are studying, but Cassandra cannot bear the thought of a spider. If she suspects that a spider lurks inside a building, she will not enter. She employs an exterminator to treat her house once a week and, on occasions, more frequently. Cassandra is most likely suffering from a/an _______________.

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Most of us respond negatively if a spider walks across our arm while we are studying, but Cassandra cannot bear the thought of a spider. If she suspects that a spider lurks inside a building, she will not enter. She employs an exterminator to treat her house once a week and, on occasions, more frequently. Cassandra is most likely suffering from a/an _______________. 
 A. panic attack
 B. phobia 
C. compulsive disorder
 D. schizophrenia
Im believe its C not too sure!!

Ms. Sue · Answer

I agree.

PsyDAG · Answer

I disagree. http://drdavespsychologypage.intuitwebsites.com/Phobias_and_Their_Treatment.pdf http://drdavespsychologypage.intuitwebsites.com/Phobias__Coping_with.pdf