When a person has a(n) _____, she has an intense, irrational fear of being observed, evaluated, embarrassed, or humiliated by others in everyday situations, which leads them to avoid such activities as eating, writing, using the rest room, or speaking in public.

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Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, involves a persistent fear of social situations due to the fear of being judged or embarrassed. This fear can lead individuals to avoid situations such as public speaking, eating in public or using public restrooms, and can significantly impact their daily lives. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and uncontrollable worry about a variety of everyday events, obsessive-compulsive disorder involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, and acute stress disorder is a short-term response to experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. None of these disorders align with the specific symptoms described in the question.

When a Person Has A(n) _____, She Has an Intense