Fear of being in a place or situation from which escape is difficult or impossible if something should go wrong is called ________.
A) agoraphobia
B) a social phobia
C) a specific phobia
D) trypanophobia

Question

Fear of being in a place or situation from which escape is difficult or impossible if something should go wrong is called ________.
A) agoraphobia 
B) a social phobia 
C) a specific phobia
D) trypanophobia

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fear described in the question is characteristic of agoraphobia, which involves a fear of situations where escape may be difficult, embarrassing or help might not be available. Social phobia and specific phobia typically involve fear of specific social situations or specific objects. Trypanophobia refers to fear of injections or medical procedures involving needles.

Fear of Being in a Place or Situation from Which