People who have a(n) __________ are afraid of being evaluated in some negative way by others, so they tend to avoid situations that can be embarrassing.
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder
B) social phobia
C) specific phobia
D) interactive phobia

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The description in the question matches the symptoms of social phobia, which is characterized by extreme fear or anxiety in social situations where one may be exposed to scrutiny or judgment by others. People with social phobia tend to avoid such situations to avoid embarrassment or negative evaluation. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (A) is characterized by intrusive and repetitive thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors. Specific phobia (C) is characterized by irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation. Interactive phobia (D) is not a recognized diagnosis in psychology.

People Who Have A(n) __________ Are Afraid of Being Evaluated