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Hussam Chehade
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An anxiety disorder that involves a fear of interacting with others or being in a social situation is called __________

A) agoraphobia.
B) a social phobia.
C) a specific phobia.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.

Social Phobia

also known as social anxiety disorder, is the intense fear of being judged or negatively evaluated by others in social situations.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of, or aversion to, a particular object, situation, or activity that poses little to no actual danger.

  • Specify and separate different types of anxiety disorders.
  • Differentiate the distinct characteristics between social phobias and specific phobias.
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