MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 97: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 97
7. In addition to being a freestanding diagnosis, agoraphobia is most often seen in association with which other psychiatric diagnosis?
- A. Obsessive–compulsive disorder
- B. Avoidant personality disorder
- C. Generalized anxiety disorder
- D. Panic disorder
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Agoraphobia, or a fear of places or situations in which it would be difficult to escape, is commonly seen in panic disorder. The fear of having a panic attack in public may make these individuals fearful of leaving their home.