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Katherine Matthews
on Nov 08, 2024
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Manuel is extremely shy and is so easily embarrassed when he is with other people that he often misses his college classes just to avoid social interactions.Manuel appears to suffer from
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) panic disorder.
C) social anxiety disorder.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.
Social Anxiety Disorder
A chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of social situations, leading to avoidance and significant distress.
Extremely Shy
Describes someone who experiences intense feelings of nervousness or social anxiety in situations where they are exposed to unfamiliar people or environments.
Easily Embarrassed
Describes individuals who experience feelings of embarrassment or self-consciousness with minimal provocation.
- Attain an understanding of the key aspects and manifestations of different anxiety disorders.
- Develop an understanding of the fine differences and unique characteristics among disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias.
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MJ
Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding of the key aspects and manifestations of different anxiety disorders.
- Develop an understanding of the fine differences and unique characteristics among disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias.