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 given matches the DSM-5 criteria for a social anxiety disorder. Agoraphobia is the fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, not necessarily involving performances or interactions with others. Interactive phobia and specific phobia are also types of anxiety disorders, but their descriptions do not match the scenario given in the question.

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