Who among the following suffers from a phobic disorder?

A) Beth, who has difficulty falling asleep and wakes up quite often at night
B) Nia, who has a persistent fear of pointed objects for no particular reason
C) Gina, who has trouble reading despite exhibiting normal traits of intelligence
D) Maggie, whose cognitive abilities have dramatically declined from when she was a child

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stephanie Botex · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Nia, who has a persistent fear of pointed objects for no particular reason, suffers from a phobic disorder. Phobic disorders are characterized by persistent, irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations that lead to a desire to avoid them.

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