Psychologists regard _______________ as the "fear of fear."
A) panic attack
B) posttraumatic stress disorder
C) agoraphobia
D) generalized anxiety disorder

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Psychologists refer to agoraphobia as the "fear of fear" because it is a fear of having a panic attack in public or in situations where escape would be difficult or embarrassing. People with agoraphobia often avoid situations or places that they fear may trigger a panic attack, leading to avoidance behaviors that can greatly impact their daily life.

Psychologists Regard _______________ as the "Fear of Fear