ANXIETY DISORDERS - Specific Phobia

Question 1

Which childhood-onset anxiety disorder

often results in depression in adulthood?

Answer 1

Specific phobia

Question 2

7 yo boy is brought in due to refusing to
leave parents’ side when outside due to fear
of “a dog biting” him. He worries about this
when leaving home and refuses to play on
the playground without an adult
immediately next to him to “protect him
from dogs.” Diagnosis?

Answer 2

Specific phobia

Question 3

7 yo child has fear of using elevator in his
own apartment building for 6 months, will
use other elevators elsewhere.

Answer 3

Specific phobia, situational