Question

Penny is an intensely shy person who rarely attends social gatherings. In addition, she normally will not accept dinner invitations and refuses to speak in public, even if it is among a group of friends. Penny MOST likely suffers from ______ disorder.a. generalized anxiety.b. social anxiety.c. separation anxiety.d. post-traumatic stress

Answer 1

Answer: Penny MOST likely suffers from ______ disorder:

b. social anxiety disorder

Explanation: Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life.

These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Individuals with social anxiety disorder fear negative evaluation from other people.