Rae has stopped attending classes and going out with her friends.In fact she avoids any public place,because she reports feeling anxious,her heart races and she fears she's going to die.When she is in such settings,with which of the following conditions is she likely to be diagnosed?

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Rae's symptoms of feeling anxious, experiencing a racing heart, and fearing death in public places align with agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is characterized by an intense fear or anxiety triggered by real or anticipated exposure to situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms.

Rae Has Stopped Attending Classes and Going Out with Her