Which of the following is accurate regarding the diagnosis of social phobia in an adolescent?

A.The adolescent will not recognize that the fear is excessive or unreasonable.
B.The distinction between normal and abnormal social anxiety may be particularly difficult.
C.The disorder is likely overdiagnosed in adolescents diagnosed in this age group.
D.Young people with social anxiety are typically on anxious in one or two social situations (e.g., meetingnew people or performing in front a group).

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Answer:

A. The adolescent will not recognize that the fear is excessive or unreasonable.

Explanation:

The social anxiety disorder consists of the persistent fear of feeling shame, being humiliated or ridiculed in social situations. Children and adolescents with social anxiety disorder often avoid social events and other situations that may expose them to humiliation or shame.