A 21-year-old woman has been recently diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which of the following situations is most likely to cause the woman anxiety?
A) Having a blood sample drawn and experiencing mild pain
B) Going to a crowded, outdoor market on her own
C) Having her work performance closely scrutinized by a supervisor
D) Gaining five pounds and being unable to exercise vigorously
Ans: B
Agoraphobia is the fear of being alone in public places from which the person thinks escape would be difficult or help would be unavailable if he or she were incapacitated.
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