Sadie Is So Fearful of Being Overwhelmed by Anxiety That

Sadie is so fearful of being overwhelmed by anxiety that she rarely steps outside her apartment. The thought of going shopping and getting lost in a crowd terrifies her,so she has her groceries delivered. Because of her fear,she earns her living as a freelance writer,working at home. Sadie's behavior is most characteristic of

A) agoraphobia.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) somatoform disorder.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.