Question

Ms. Jones has not left her house in 15 years because she is afraid of all the crime and terrorism that she sees on the news. She does all her shopping on the internet and has her groceries delivered to her home. Her family gathers at her home for every major holiday. However, Ms. Jones regrets the many events that she has missed such as her grandchildren’s soccer games, family picnics, and attending religious services.

Answer 1

Answer:

Agoraphobia

Explanation:

To answer this, I am going to assume that the question is what mental disorder is Ms. Jones most likely to have based on the information given.

In psychology and psychopathology, the term agoraphobia refers to a type of anxiety disorder in which you avoid places or situations that cause you anxiety or stress. This anxiety occurs when the person thinks there's no easy way to escape or get help (usually in public spaces). At this point, the anxiety can get to such high levels that it won't even let them leave their home.

In this example, Ms. Jones has not left her house in 15 years because she is afraid of the crime and terrorism, this indicates that she is avoiding a situation that cause her anxiety since she might think she might be a victim of terrorism or crime if she goes outside. Thus, we can see that she most likely is diagnosed with Agoraphobia