Kaylee is so afraid of spiders and insects that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to go to the basement of her own house alone. Kaylee appears to suffer from

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) histrionic personality disorder.
C) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) a phobia.

Phobia

An anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity, or situation.

Spiders

Arachnids characterized by eight legs and the ability to spin webs, often inducing fear or fascination.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking behaviors, usually beginning in early adulthood, including inappropriate seduction and an excessive need for approval.