The MOST common phobia is thought to be which of the following types of phobias?
a. agoraphobia
b. arachnophobia
c. obsessive-compulsive disorder
d. social anxiety disorder
D
Social anxiety disorder may be the most common phobia, with lifetime incidences of up to 14% of the population. It is a phobic disorder where a person experiences severe anxiety when under social stress, such as speaking or performing in public, meeting new people, taking tests, or similar situations.
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