Question

Stephanie was always chatting away at home with her siblings and parents. She was considered shy when out in public, never speaking to others. However, her parents weren't concerned until she started preschool. She has been in school for four months and still hasn't spoken to her teacher or classmates. Stephanie is displaying signs of:_______

Answer 1

"social anxiety"

Explanation: It's basically a fear of talking to people and certain situations. While she is more comfortable while around people she knows she is terrified of other unknown people.

Answer 2

The answer is social anxiety.

Step-by-step explanation:

Social anxiety or social phobia refers to an anxiety disorder that is mainly characterized by the existence of an important amount of fear when there is one or some social situations. This provokes the person affected considerable distress, as well as it affects some aspects related to his/her daily life.

People who have these fears usually perceive scrutiny from other individuals, as well as they fear that other people have negative evaluation about them. Some physical symptoms regarding this disorder include blushing, excess sweating, palpitations among others.