Harrison Has an Intense, Irrational Fear of Being in Public

question 85

Multiple Choice

Harrison has an intense, irrational fear of being in public places. He is probably suffering from __________.

• A) conversion reaction
• B) learned helplessness
• C) paranoia
• D) agoraphobia

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