Evan decided to take an F in English class rather than have to get up in front of the class to make an oral presentation. Evan probably suffers from
A) dysthymic disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D) a social phobia.

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Evan's fear of having to make an oral presentation in front of the class suggests a specific fear of social situations, which is a characteristic of social phobia. This disorder results in intense anxiety in social situations that can interfere with a person's daily routine and activities, such as avoiding school and declining grades.

Evan Decided to Take an F in English Class Rather