What Is the Term for an Irrational Fear and Avoidance

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Multiple Choice

What is the term for an irrational fear and avoidance of situations in which people believe they might embarrass or humiliate themselves by appearing clumsy, foolish, or incompetent?

• A) Social phobia
• B) Specific phobia
• C) Agoraphobia
• D) Complex phobia

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Definitions:

Pleadings

Written statements filed with a court by parties in a legal dispute, detailing the claims, defenses, and other legal arguments.

Complaint

A formal legal document filed in a court by a party alleging harm or wrongdoing by another party, and seeking legal redress or relief.

Summons

A legal document issued by a court or a government official that orders an individual to appear in court.

Answer

A legal document filed in court by a defendant responding to the allegations made in a plaintiff's complaint, offering defenses or counterclaims.