AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An incapacitating and highly distressing fear about being embarrassed in the presence of others is most characteristic of
A
panic disorder
B
social anxiety disorder
C
obsessive-compulsive disorder
D
somatic symptom disorder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With social phobia, a person’s extreme shyness, self-consciousness, and fears of embarrassment get in the way of life. Instead of enjoying social activities, people with social phobia might dread them-and avoid some of them altogether.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social Anxiety Disorder (previously called social phobia) People with this disorder will try to avoid the situation or endure it with great anxiety. Common examples are extreme fear of public speaking, meeting new people or eating/drinking in public.

Detailed explanation-3: -Emotional and behavioral symptoms Signs and symptoms of social anxiety disorder can include constant: Fear of situations in which you may be judged negatively. Worry about embarrassing or humiliating yourself. Intense fear of interacting or talking with strangers.

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