Lauren Has Been Chosen to Introduce the Guest Speaker to Her

question 86

Multiple Choice

Lauren has been chosen to introduce the guest speaker to her economics class. She is worried about how she will look and sound to her classmates, her palms are sweaty, and she can feel her heart beating. She is terrified that she will be negatively judged or scrutinized by those in her class. This is best described as ____. ​

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

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Definitions:

Slang

A type of informal language that originates within particular social groups, often characterized by colloquial expressions.

Secretary

An administrative assistant or officer tasked with handling correspondence, keeping records, and managing appointments and meetings for an individual or organization.

Chairperson

The leader or presiding officer of a committee, board, or other formal organizational meetings.

Discriminatory Sentence

A statement or ruling that unfairly prejudices or differentiates individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.