Question

______ is characterized by excessive fear that one may behave in ways that will embarrass or offend other people.

Answer 1

Answer:

Tajinn-kyofu-sho (TKS)

Explanation:

'Tajinn-kyofu-sho' (TKS) is illustrated as a syndrome that specifically prevails in Japanese culture. In such a disorder, an individual possesses an extreme fear/threat of interpersonal relations as they have a constant threat regarding their appearance or behavior which they think will lead to embarrass or displease the people surrounding him/her. Thus, people possessing such disorders fear social interactions, excursions and suffer panic attacks due to extreme anxiety or panic in a crowded or social place as they have a constant dread that their behavior may offend or humiliate others.