Greta won a makeover at the cosmetic counter of the local department store.Once she is sitting in the chair she suddenly feels ugly and ridiculous,and knows that the makeup artist is laughing at her and everyone who walks by is thinking how a makeover is a waste of time.Greta suffers from ___.
A) generalized anxiety disorder
B) social anxiety disorder
C) specific anxiety disorder
D) a specific phobia

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Greta's feelings of being judged and ridiculed in a social situation suggest social anxiety disorder, which is characterized by intense anxiety and self-consciousness in social situations, fear of humiliation, and concern that others will judge or evaluate one negatively. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and persistent worrying about everyday life events, while specific anxiety disorder and specific phobia refer to intense fears and avoidance of specific situations or objects.

Greta Won a Makeover at the Cosmetic Counter of the Local