A Strong, Intense Fear of Being in Public or Performing

question 218

Multiple Choice

A strong, intense fear of being in public or performing behaviors in public might be characteristic of

• A) antisocial personality disorder.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) panic disorder.
• D) social anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

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