Excessive fear of public speaking is a common __________.

A) social anxiety disorder
B) hoarding disorder
C) panic disorder
D) generalized anxiety disorder

Excessive fear of public speaking is a symptom of social anxiety disorder, which is a mental health disorder characterized by intense fear and discomfort in social situations. Hoarding disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, panic disorder is characterized by sudden and recurrent panic attacks, and generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about a variety of issues.