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Patrick is an orchestra conductor, but he is terrified of conducting in public venues and speaking to the audience between pieces. He is perfectly comfortable during rehearsal sessions, but sometimes has to cancel concerts because of these fears. According to the DSM-5, Patrick probably has ____.
 
  a. agoraphobia due to earlier panic attacks
  b. social anxiety disorder of the generalized type
  c. social anxiety disorder of the limited interactional type
  d. social anxiety disorder of the performance-only type

Question 2

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding parental input regarding a possible diagnosis of ASD?
 
  a. Parents' memories are usually unreliable regarding their child's early development.
  b. Parents usually overestimate their child's abilities and therefore should be not considered as more important than a clinical assessment.
  c. Parents usually underestimate their child's abilities and therefore should be dismissed.
  d. Parents' perceptions of their child's difficulties are often accurate and should be addressed in a timely manner.

Question 3

Shane is ready to break up with Kayla. He is extremely frustrated with her and does not know what to do. One of his favorite activities is to eat out and try new restaurants. Kayla, however, hates eating in restaurants. She has told Shane that she loses her appetite at the mere thought of having to eat out. When he pushed her for an explanation, Kayla explained that she is afraid that she might spill something on herself or do something equally foolish in front of other people. Even though she knows how frustrated Shane is with her, Kayla cannot bring herself to act any differently. What diagnosis would be most appropriate for Kayla's fears?
 
  a. agoraphobia c. specific phobia
  b. social anxiety disorder d. xenophobia

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