Manny has such an intense fear of flying insects that he hardly ever goes outside his house during the summer months. He is probably suffering from a __________

A) somatoform disorder.
B) conversion reaction.
C) personality disorder.
D) phobic disorder.

Phobic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear of specific objects, activities, or situations leading to avoidance behavior.

Somatoform Disorder

Mental disorders characterized by physical symptoms without a clear physical cause, where symptoms are thought to be the manifestation of psychological conflicts or distress.

Conversion Reaction

A psychological response where emotional distress is expressed through physical symptoms.