Greta Fears That Something Extremely Embarrassing Will Happen If She

question 137

Multiple Choice

Greta fears that something extremely embarrassing will happen if she leaves home or enters an unfamiliar situation. Thus, it is virtually impossible for her to go outside her home alone to the mall or be in a crowd, or even ride in a car. Greta most likely has which disorder?

• A)agoraphobia
• B)factitious disorder
• C)acute stress disorder
• D)generalized anxiety disorder

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Definitions:

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Fiscal Policy Measures

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