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caleb damron
on Dec 07, 2024Verified
Lorna is very fearful of speaking in public and will do everything she can to avoid being evaluated by others, which causes her significant impairment. The MOST accurate diagnosis for her condition would be:
A) agoraphobia.
B) specific phobia.
C) panic disorder.
D) social anxiety disorder.
Social Anxiety Disorder
A chronic mental health condition characterized by intense fear and avoidance of social situations due to feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness, and concern about being judged or viewed negatively by others.
Fearful
Experiencing apprehension or anxiety, often in response to a perceived threat or danger.
Speaking in Public
The act of delivering a speech or presentation to an audience, often involving preparation and the overcoming of nervousness.
- Discern the variances between certain phobias, social anxiety disorders, and panic attacks.
- Learn about the specifics and unique identifiers of social anxiety disorder.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the variances between certain phobias, social anxiety disorders, and panic attacks.
- Learn about the specifics and unique identifiers of social anxiety disorder.