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 type

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Patrick's fear is specifically related to performing in public and speaking to the audience, which aligns with the criteria for social anxiety disorder of the performance type. This disorder is characterized by intense fear or anxiety in situations where an individual is exposed to possible scrutiny by others, particularly during public speaking or performance situations.

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