Savannah is so afraid that her potential dates will reject her after she goes out with them that she refuses to go out on any dates at all. This is a type of __________.

A. specific anxiety
B. social anxiety
C. complex phobia
D. interpersonal anxiety disorder


Answer: B

Psychology

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