Selective mutism is believed to be a type of ____.
A) specific phobia
B) generalized anxiety disorder
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) social phobia

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Selective mutism is categorized under social anxiety disorders, specifically social phobia. Individuals with this disorder have an extreme fear of speaking and communicating in social situations, particularly with unfamiliar people or in situations where they might be the center of attention. This fear may persist even when the individual is functioning normally in other settings.

Selective Mutism Is Believed to Be a Type of ____