_____ is characterized by an intense fear of being in a situation from which escape is not possible or in which help would not be available if one experienced overwhelming anxiety or a panic attack.
A)Hypochondriasis
B)Major depressive disorder
C)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)Agoraphobia

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Agoraphobia is characterized by an intense fear of being in a situation from which escape is not possible or in which help would not be available if one experienced overwhelming anxiety or a panic attack. This fear often leads to avoidance of certain situations, such as crowded spaces or being alone in public places.

_____ Is Characterized by an Intense Fear of Being in a Situation