Question 50 · LEK · Phobias

A patient feels fear of public speaking - is predominantly afraid of being judged by other people. The most probable diagnosis is:

  1. A. social phobia.
  2. B. panic disorder.
  3. C. generalized anxiety disorder.
  4. D. agoraphobia.
  5. E. panic disorder with agoraphobia.
Hint

Focus on what the patient fears most: being scrutinised and evaluated by others in a specific performance situation.

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