Which of the following is true regarding social anxiety disorder in DSM-5?
A) It has been re-classified as a trauma-and-stressor related-disorder, which has proven to be quite controversial.
B) It is characterized in part by a fear of being in tunnels or on bridges.
C) It has been re-classified as a subtype of specific phobia.
D) The duration criterion is now 3 months, rather than 6 months.
E) A person who endures but does not avoid social situations may receive this diagnosis.

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According to DSM-5, social anxiety disorder is diagnosed if a person has a marked and persistent fear of social situations in which embarrassment or scrutiny is possible, and they actively avoid or endure these situations with fear or distress. The duration criterion is still 6 months, and it has not been re-classified as a subtype of specific phobia. However, a person who endures but does not avoid social situations may still receive this diagnosis as it is not limited to complete avoidance of social situations.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Social Anxiety Disorder