Sadie Is So Fearful of Being Overwhelmed by Anxiety That

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Sadie is so fearful of being overwhelmed by anxiety that she rarely steps outside her apartment. The thought of going shopping and getting lost in a crowd terrifies her, so she has her groceries delivered. Because of her fear, she earns her living as a freelance writer, working at home. Sadie's behavior is most characteristic of

• A) agoraphobia.
• B) generalized anxiety disorder.
• C) antisocial personality disorder.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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