AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When you are afraid you may embarrass yourself in public, you may have a
A
social phobia
B
dependence disorder
C
avoidance disorder
D
specific phobia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder. Agoraphobia involves fearing and avoiding places or situations that might cause panic and feelings of being trapped, helpless or embarrassed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations. It’s a common problem that usually starts during the teenage years. It can be very distressing and have a big impact on your life.

Detailed explanation-5: -Social phobia – underlying fears worry that others will notice their physical symptoms of anxiety, such as blushing, sweating, and stammering. fear of looking stupid, silly, or ridiculous. fear of appearing quiet, boring and uninteresting to others. fear of being judged as socially inadequate.

There is 1 question to complete.