A persistent, irrational, and excessive fear of a specific object or situation is clinically termed a:

Topic: Abnormal Psychology
Subtopic: Anxiety Disorders

AObsession

BPhobia

CCompulsion

DDelusion

Explanation

Phobias are anxiety disorders characterized by extreme avoidance and disproportionate fear toward a specific stimulus.

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