Prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder

Core Fear in Social Anxiety Disorder

Commonly Feared Social Situations in Social Anxiety Disorder

Distinguishing Social Anxiety Disorder from Normal Social Anxiety

Safety Behaviors in Social Anxiety Disorder

A college student is invited to a party but declines, stating they are too busy with homework. In reality, the student desperately wants to go but is overwhelmed by the thought of making awkward conversation, being seen as uninteresting, and having others notice their hands shaking. This pattern of avoiding social gatherings due to an intense fear of being scrutinized has caused them to lose several friendships. Which of the following statements best analyzes the core reason for the student's behavior?

Gender Differences in Social Anxiety Disorder

DSM-5-TR (2022)

Reference for Gender differences in social anxiety disorder

The What, How, Why, and Where of Self-Construal