A student is extremely anxious in public and open places. Each time the student is asked by friends to accompany them to a park, or a shopping mall, the student breaks into a sweat, and makes excuses to not go with them. The student likely has ___________.

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The student's symptoms of extreme anxiety in public and open places, along with the avoidance behavior (making excuses not to go), are indicative of agoraphobia. This condition involves intense fear or anxiety about being in situations from which escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms.

A Student Is Extremely Anxious in Public and Open Places