Question

) Case Study: Nancy, a 28 year-old marketing analyst in Minneapolis, has a fear of bridges. She takes a very long route to get to work (and to clients) in order to avoid driving over any bridges. Recently, she considered applying for another job, which could have meant a substantial salary increase. However, when she arrived at the building, she discovered that she would have to cross a footbridge to enter the building. She was unable to do that, even for the interview. Nancy may suffer from ___.

Answer 1

Answer:

Gephyrophobia

Explanation:

Nancy may suffer from gephyrophobia because she has a fear of bridges.  This phobia is the anxiety disorder or specific phobia characterized by the fear of bridges. Thus, the patient of gephyrophobia may avoid routes that will take them over bridges.