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Carlin Fils-aime
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Manuel is afraid of eating in public because he expects to be judged negatively and to feel humiliated. As a result, he makes up excuses when asked out to eat. His diagnosis would probably be:

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

Social Phobia

A chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of social situations and being judged or negatively evaluated by others.

Eating in Public

The act of consuming food outside of the privacy of one's home, typically in social settings such as restaurants or cafeterias.

Judged Negatively

The perception or assessment of something or someone in a way that highlights faults or deficiencies.

  • Understand the traits and unique aspects of social anxiety disorder.
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