Jan Is Very Fearful of Speaking in Public and Will

question 163

Multiple Choice

Jan is very fearful of speaking in public and will do everything she can to avoid being evaluated by others, which causes her significant impairment. The MOST accurate diagnosis would be:

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

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Definitions:

Generalizability

The extent to which findings or conclusions drawn from a specific study or sample can be applied to broader populations or situations.

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which specific instances or observations lead to a generalized conclusion.

Deductive Reasoning

A reasoning method where an inference is drawn from the agreement of several statements that are typically considered true.

Conceptual Reasoning

The ability to use abstract thinking to understand complex concepts, identify patterns, and solve problems.