An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, inappropriate fears connected with public situations or performances in front of other people is ________.

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The description matches the symptoms of a social phobia, which is also known as social anxiety disorder. Agoraphobia is a fear of open or crowded spaces, while specific phobia is a fear of a specific object or situation, such as spiders or heights. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and persistent worry about a variety of everyday situations.

An Anxiety Disorder Characterized by Excessive, Inappropriate Fears Connected with Public