Question

On three separate occasions when she was out in public over the past three months, Vanessa has had to rush home after being overwhelmed by dizzy spells during which her heart pounded and she felt as if she couldn't breathe. On the last occasion she went to the emergency room, but a thorough examination ruled out any medical problem. Nevertheless, Vanessa has become increasingly fearful about having more episodes, and she has restricted her activities to only the most essential outings. Vanessa seems to be displaying symptoms of:

A. post-traumatic stress disorder.
B. generalized anxiety disorder.
C. social phobia.
D. agoraphobia.

Answer 1

D. agoraphobia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Agoraphobia: In psychology, the term "agoraphobia" is described as a type of 'anxiety disorder' whereby a person avoids situation or places and feels fear that may lead to create or develop panic, embarrassed, helped, or trapped in a person. Generally, a person starts experiencing agoraphobia by having one or more that one panic attacks that lead to develop fear in the person.

In the question above, the given statement signifies agoraphobia.