Victoria has a marked and persistent fear of people critiquing how she eats, so she consistently declines dinner invitations. Which appears to be the MOST appropriate classification for Victoria's problem?

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Victoria's fear is related to social situations and the potential for others to judge her. This is characteristic of social anxiety disorder. Agoraphobia involves a fear of being in situations from which escape may be difficult, generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive worry and anxiety about a variety of events or activities, and panic disorder involves recurrent panic attacks.

Victoria Has a Marked and Persistent Fear of People Critiquing