People with _____ have severe, persistent, and irrational anxiety about social or performance situations in which they may face scrutiny by others and possibly feel embarrassment.

A) specific phobias
B) generalized anxiety disorder
C) agoraphobia
D) social anxiety disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder where an individual experiences intense fear and anxiety in social situations, fearing judgment or embarrassment.

Severe

Extremely bad or intense in nature or degree, often used to describe the seriousness of symptoms or conditions.

Persistent

Continuing firmly or obstinately in an action or belief, often in spite of difficulty or opposition.