What Is the Term for an Irrational Fear and Avoidance

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Multiple Choice

What is the term for an irrational fear and avoidance of situations in which people believe they might embarrass or humiliate themselves by appearing clumsy, foolish, or incompetent?

• A) social anxiety disorder
• B) specific phobia
• C) agoraphobia
• D) complex phobia

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