Ted, a college student, refuses to sign up for speech class because he is afraid that he will do something embarrassing in front of the class. He can't graduate until he completes the course. What is this behavior most likely associated with?

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Ted's fear of doing something embarrassing in front of the class indicates a fear of social situations, which is characteristic of social phobia. Agoraphobia is characterized by fear of being in public places, specific phobia is a fear of specific objects or situations, and acrophobia is a fear of heights. None of these fears are directly related to Ted's behavior.

Ted, a College Student, Refuses to Sign Up for Speech