AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Fear of elevators is often a form of claustrophobia. Claustrophobia is the fear of being trapped or confined in a small space. It is estimated that about 4% of the population worldwide suffers from this type of phobia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Claustrophobia. Claustrophobia is defined as the persistent fear of enclosed spaces. 4 As a relatively small and confined box, it is easy to see how an elevator could cause a claustrophobic reaction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Claustrophobia is the fear of being in (and not being able to get out of) small or confined spaces, such as tunnels, elevators, and crowded rooms. Claustrophobia is recognized as a psychological disorder and is often considered a kind of anxiety disorder.