A 34-year-old secretary climbs 12 flights of stairs every day to reach her office because she is terrified by the thought of being trapped in the elevator. She has never had any traumatic event occur in an elevator; nonetheless, she has been terrified of them since childhood. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Social phobia
B. Performance anxiety
C. Specific phobia
D. Agoraphobia
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Which one of the following is NOT a physical symptom of anxiety?
A. Tremors
B. Fearful anticipation
C. Shortness of breath
D. Palpitations
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