Question

On three separate occasions when she was out in public over the past three months, Vanessa has had to rush home after being overwhelmed by dizzy spells during which her heart pounded and she felt as if she couldn't breathe. On the last occasion she went to the emergency room but a thorough examination ruled out any medical problem. Nevertheless, Vanessa has become increasingly fearful about having more episodes and she has restricted her activities to only the most essential outings. Vanessa seems to be displaying symptoms of which of the following psychological disorders?A) ErythrophobiaB) Generalized anxiety disorderC) Social phobiaD) Agoraphobia

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D (Agoraphobia)

Explanation:

Agoraphobia is a type of psychological disorder by which someone experiences extreme fear of public activities or occasions , why? because of an alignment or disorder they exhibit not to embarrass them.they typical try to avoid public occasions because of this.

There are three main facts that makes it certain that Vanessa exhibits this type of disorder

1.  She has restricted her activities to only the most essential outings

2. Vanessa has become increasingly fearful about having more episodes or the disorder.

From the above, she has restricted her activities and became fear of outings. These are signs of Agoraphobia. So definitely, Vanessa shows signs of agoraphobia