Warren's college roommate actively resists going out with friends whenever they invite him. He says he can't stand to be around other people and confides to Warren "They wouldn't like me anyway." Which disorder is Warren's roommate likely suffering from?
A. Agoraphobia
B. Mysophobia
C. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
D. Panic disorder
ANS: C
Social anxiety disorder is an excessive fear of social situations R/T fear that one might do something embarrassing or be evaluated negatively by others.
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