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Anna is terrified of speaking in public.She always finds an excuse to avoid public speaking or gets someone to speak for her.Once, Anna had a full-blown panic attack when her boss called on her unexpectedly to speak at a meeting.Anna is most likely exhibiting symptoms of:

A) an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder
C) social anxiety disorder.
D) agoraphobia.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition marked by intense fear or anxiety in social situations, often driven by fears of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others.

Public Speaking

The act of performing a speech to a live audience in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical and psychological symptoms.

  • Distinguish the unique features that differentiate phobias from social anxiety disorder.
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