Social anxiety disorder is BEST characterized by

a. a marked and persistent fear of evaluation by others across a number of situations
b. a marked and persistent fear of performing in front of other people
c. an inability to make friends because of anxiety in social situations
d. a lack of social skills that leads the individual to be repeatedly humiliated or embarrassed


Ans: A

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