Twenty-year-old Brianna lives in a small town. She has always been extremely shy, but lately she has been feeling intensely afraid that others are scrutinizing her. She avoids speaking in class, she no longer goes to parties, and she no longer goes out to eat in restaurants. Brianna seems to be suffering from:Group of answer choicesSpecific phobia.Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)Generalized anxiety disorderPanic disorder
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Twenty-year-old Brianna lives in a small town. She has always been extremely shy, but lately she has been feeling intensely afraid that others are scrutinizing her. She avoids speaking in class, she no longer goes to parties, and she no longer goes out to eat in restaurants. Brianna seems to be suffering from:Group of answer choicesSpecific phobia.Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)Generalized anxiety disorderPanic disorder
Solution
Brianna seems to be suffering from Social anxiety disorder (social phobia). This disorder is characterized by an intense fear of social situations, fear of scrutiny by others, and avoidance of social situations, all of which Brianna is exhibiting.
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