Patrick is an orchestra conductor, but he is terrified of conducting in public venues and speaking to the audience between pieces. He is perfectly comfortable during rehearsal sessions, but sometimes has to cancel concerts because of these fears. According to the DSM-5, Patrick probably has ____.
A) agoraphobia due to earlier panic attacks
B) social anxiety disorder of the generalized type
C) social anxiety disorder of the limited interactional type
D) social anxiety disorder of the performance-only type

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Patrick's fear is specific to performing in public, which aligns with social anxiety disorder of the performance-only type.

Patrick Is an Orchestra Conductor, but He Is Terrified of Conducting