Victor has an extreme fear of public humiliation.He is afraid of unfamiliar people judging him and becomes very distressed when these situations are unavoidable.As a result,he avoids any situation that would require him to interact with people.Based on Victor's behavior,he is MOST likely to be diagnosed with:
A)claustrophobia.
B)bipolar disorder.
C)social phobia.
D)depression.

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Victor's fear of public humiliation and avoidance of social situations points to a diagnosis of social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder. Claustrophobia is a fear of enclosed spaces, bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression, and depression is a mental disorder characterized by low mood, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness.

Victor Has an Extreme Fear of Public Humiliation