For the past six months, an individual has experienced such an intense fear of social situations that they have stopped going to work, avoid seeing their friends, and feel deeply unhappy about their isolation. According to the general criteria for classifying experiences as disordered, why would this individual's fear most likely be considered a disorder?
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For the past six months, an individual has experienced such an intense fear of social situations that they have stopped going to work, avoid seeing their friends, and feel deeply unhappy about their isolation. According to the general criteria for classifying experiences as disordered, why would this individual's fear most likely be considered a disorder?
Applying the Criteria for a Psychological Disorder