Dion Avoids All Situations That Involve Him Having a Conversation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Dion avoids all situations that involve him having a conversation with others,especially with women.He spends an inordinate amount avoiding situations that he fears may cause him to be judged or evaluated.Dion is demonstrating the symptoms of

• A) panic disorder.
• B) social anxiety disorder.
• C) free-floating anxiety.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Understand the concepts and types of validity in psychological testing.

Explain the importance and types of reliability in psychological research.

Distinguish between manipulated and nonmanipulated variables in experiments.

Describe the strengths and limitations of case study research methods in psychology.

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