Question

The fear of experiencing a panic attack in public is to _____, as the extreme fear of being embarrassed or judged by others in public is to _____.

a) Social anxiety disorder; specific phobia
b) Agoraphobia; generalized anxiety disorder
c) Panic disorder; obsessive-compulsive disorder
d) PTSD; major depressive disorder

Answer 1

Social anxiety disorder is the fear of experiencing a panic attack in public, while specific phobia is the extreme fear of being embarrassed or judged by others in public.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fear of experiencing a panic attack in public is to social anxiety disorder, as the extreme fear of being embarrassed or judged by others in public is to specific phobia.

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one may be scrutinized or judged by others. This fear often leads to avoidance of social situations and can significantly impact a person's daily life.

Specific phobia, on the other hand, is characterized by an excessive or irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. In the context of the question, it refers to the fear of being humiliated, embarrassed, or judged by others in public.