Lorna Is Very Fearful of Speaking in Public and Will

question 74

Multiple Choice

Lorna is very fearful of speaking in public and will do everything she can to avoid being evaluated by others, which causes her significant impairment. The MOST accurate diagnosis for her condition would be:

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

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