Lydia Has a Persistent Fear That She Is Going to Publicly

question 116

Multiple Choice

Lydia has a persistent fear that she is going to publicly embarrass or humiliate herself with some unintended behavioural mistake.She is overly critical of her own behaviour,fears criticism by others,and experiences over-arousal in interactions with others.She is best diagnosed as having ________.

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

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Definitions:

Sexual Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awakened to sexual desire and readiness for sexual activity.

Masters and Johnson

A research team known for their work in the field of human sexuality, documenting the physiological responses during sexual activity.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond to the sex they were assigned at birth.

Sexual Partners

Individuals with whom a person has engaged in sexual activities, considered in various contexts including health, social, and psychological studies.