Gabriel has become so fearful of going outside of his home alone, and of being in open spaces such as parking lots, that he has difficulty holding a job. This is best described as ____.?

a. ?a phobia
b. ?agoraphobia
c. ?a panic attack
d. ?claustrophobia


ANSWER:
b

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