Eric has an extreme fear of being humiliated in public.As a result,he avoids public gatherings and functions.The thought of speaking in front of the crowd induces panic in him.Which of the following best describes Eric's disorder?

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Eric's extreme fear of being humiliated in public and his avoidance of public gatherings and functions suggest that he may have social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder. The panic induced by the thought of speaking in front of a crowd is a common symptom of social phobia. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder do not specifically involve social anxiety, and algophobia is a specific fear of pain.

Eric Has an Extreme Fear of Being Humiliated in Public