Patrick is a musical conductor, but he is terrified of giving performances and speaking to the audience between pieces. He is pe
rfectly comfortable during rehearsal sessions but sometimes has to cancel concerts because of his fears. According to the DSM-IV-TR, Patrick probably has ____.
The answer is social anxiety disorder (SAD), more specifically the performance type.
Explanation:
Social anxiety disorder is characterised by fear of engaging in social situations for fear of being judged or ridiculed. People with SAD might experience strong physical symtpoms such as nausea and even fainting.
In the example, Patrick suffers from performance type of SAD, as he is only anxious while performing live. A person with general SAD would also feel reluctant to rehearse in a safer environment.
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