Which feature is most consistent with agoraphobia?
Correct answer: B. Fear of places where escape may be difficult
- A. Fear of being judged during social interaction
- B. Fear of places where escape may be difficult
- C. Fear of a specific animal or object
- D. Fear of having intrusive contamination thoughts
Explanation
Agoraphobia involves fear or avoidance of situations where escape or help may be difficult, such as crowds or public transport. Social evaluation describes social anxiety, while animals and intrusive thoughts relate to other anxiety disorders.
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