Which disorder involves fear of situations where escape might be difficult?

Which disorder involves fear of situations where escape might be difficult?

• A. Panic Attack
• B. Specific Phobias
• C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• D. Agoraphobia

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is fear of places or situations where escaping might be hard or help may not be available. This describes agoraphobia, which involves intense fear or anxiety about being in situations like using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line or being in a crowd, or being outside the home alone. The key feature is the worry that getting out or getting help would be difficult, leading to avoidance and often significant impairment or dependence on others. This differs from a panic attack, which is a sudden surge of fear, not a pattern of avoidance tied to specific situations; from specific phobias, which center on a particular object or situation; and from generalized anxiety disorder, which is chronic worry across many areas rather than fear of particular places or situations.

The main idea here is fear of places or situations where escaping might be hard or help may not be available. This describes agoraphobia, which involves intense fear or anxiety about being in situations like using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line or being in a crowd, or being outside the home alone. The key feature is the worry that getting out or getting help would be difficult, leading to avoidance and often significant impairment or dependence on others. This differs from a panic attack, which is a sudden surge of fear, not a pattern of avoidance tied to specific situations; from specific phobias, which center on a particular object or situation; and from generalized anxiety disorder, which is chronic worry across many areas rather than fear of particular places or situations.