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Sadie is so fearful of being overwhelmed by anxiety that she rarely steps outside her apartment. The thought of going shopping and getting lost in a crowd terrifies her, so she has her groceries delivered. Because of her fear, she earns her living as a freelance writer, working at home. Sadie's behavior is most characteristic of:

A. agiraogibua
B, generalized anxiety disorder
C. somatoform disorder
D. obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Answer:

I am not sure how it happened but apparently one of your answer choices is spelled wrong or something. The answer I believe is supposed to be A. Agoraphobia.

Explanation: Agoraphobia is the fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment. It is an anxiety disorder that often develops after one or more panic attacks.

In the second sentence it says "...going shopping and getting lost in a crowd terrifies her..."

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