Loretta always feels as if a thousand eyes are watching every move she makes,just waiting to find a flaw.She is preoccupied with the impression she makes on others and usually assumes she has made a negative one.As a result,she often avoids situations in which she will have to deal with large numbers of people.She is best described as having ________.

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Loretta's fear of being negatively judged by others and avoiding situations with large numbers of people indicates social anxiety disorder. A specific phobia is a fear of a specific object, situation, or activity, and agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult. A complex phobia is not a recognized term in psychology.

Loretta Always Feels as If a Thousand Eyes Are Watching