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social phobia

social phobia Social phobia is an anxiety disorder marked by strong fear in social or performance settings where a person expects close attention or judgment from other people.

Social phobia is an anxiety disorder marked by strong fear in social or performance settings where a person expects close attention or judgment from other people. Entering these situations brings on anxiety, and adults usually understand that the fear is out of proportion.