Patrick,who Has Been Diagnosed as Suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder,is

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Multiple Choice

Patrick,who has been diagnosed as suffering from social anxiety disorder,is likely to experience

• A)recurring haunting memories and feelings of worthlessness and jumpy anxiety.
• B)the overwhelming urge to repeatedly wash his hands to avoid being contaminated by other people's germs.
• C)a paralyzing fear of confined areas such as elevators or small rooms.
• D)a paralyzing fear of performing even routine behaviors in public situations such as speaking or eating in a restaurant.

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