Answer:
The answer is "Specific Phobia."
Explanation:
Specific Phobia- This is a type of anxiety disorder wherein a person shows irrational fear when being exposed to a particular object. In response to this, the person stays away from that object under whatever circumstance. An example of this is the fear of snakes (Animal Phobia) or the fear of trees (Natural Environment Phobia).
The prevalence of this phobia in the United States is 9.1%. This is close to the 9% mentioned in the statement above. So, this is the answer.
Additional Information:
Agoraphobia- Fear of going to crowded places or even leaving the house. Around 0.9% of people in the United States experience this condition yearly.
Social Anxiety- Fear of being exposed to social situations. Around 7.1% of people in the United States experience this condition yearly.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- A person with this disorder experiences flashbacks, severe anxiety and nightmares when exposed to the fearful event. Around 3.5% of people in the United States experience this condition yearly.
