An excessive, irrational fear of being in public without the availability of escape or help is ______.
A) acrophobia
B) agoraphobia
C) claustrophobia
D) panic disorder

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Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive, irrational fear of being in public places or open areas where escape or help might not be readily available in case of a panic attack or other debilitating symptoms. Acrophobia is a fear of heights, claustrophobia is a fear of confined spaces, and panic disorder is a condition characterized by recurrent panic attacks.

An Excessive, Irrational Fear of Being in Public Without the Availability