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Martin is afraid to fly. He knows his boss wants him to take a trip for the business. Martin feels miserable ​because he wants to keep his job but cannot even imagine getting on a plane. The most likely diagnosis for Martin is -_____________

a. agoraphobia without history of panic disorder.,
b. panic disorder with agoraphobia.,
c. specific phobia, situation type.,
d. social phobia

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Answer:

c. specific phobia, situation type.,

Step-by-step explanation:

Specific phobia -

It is a type of anxiety disorder , where the person has the fear of only certain objects or situation , is referred to as specific phobia.

Due to this disorder the person tries to avoid the object or situation , as any contact with that object can result in panic , anxiety , stress and tension to the person .

Hence , from the given scenario ,

Martin has a specific phobia , as he is afraid to fly , for the sake of his job can not say no to his boss , showing specific phobia, situation type .

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