Willie has always been shy, but his new job requires him to give presentations to clients. As the first presentation approaches, Willie gets more and more nervous, until he finally calls in sick to work that day. He is just not sure how he will handle this in the future. Willie suffers from _______.

A. aerophobia
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. acrophobia
D. a social phobia


Ans: D. a social phobia

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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