Which of the following behaviors represents a type of social phobia?

A) Melanie only leaves her house if one of her sisters is willing to go with her.
B) Brad has been unable to graduate from college because he is terrified of taking a required speech class.
C) Ellie faints whenever a doctor needs to give her an injection.
D) Selma is so afraid of spiders that she refuses to go on picnics in the park.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is characterized by intense fear or discomfort in social situations where the individual may be scrutinized or judged by others. Brad's fear of taking a speech class, which involves public speaking in front of others, is a clear example of social anxiety disorder. The other options do not necessarily relate to social phobia, as they involve different types of fears and anxieties.

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