Piper is terribly afraid of a number of different situations. She doesn't like riding on public busses or subways, finds open spaces very intimidating, does not like feeling "lost in a crowd," and prefers the safe and secure feeling of her own home. If these symptoms cause disruptions in her life, Piper might be diagnosed with ________.

A) agoraphobia
B) acrophobia
C) arachnophobia
D) ophidiophobia

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, leading to avoidance behaviors.

Public Busses

Describes a common mode of transportation operated on set routes for the general public.

Open Spaces

Areas of land that are not built upon, kept for either environmental purposes, recreation, or urban planning to provide light and space.