Which of the following scenarios best describes the symptoms and development of agoraphobia?
A)
Agoraphobia is the fear of public places, and often develops following several panic attacks that occur in a crowd as a result of social or specific phobia.
B)
Agoraphobia is the fear of situations where help is not available in the event of a panic attack, and often develops following several panic attacks.
C)
Agoraphobia is the fear of situations where escape is difficult in the event of a panic attack, and always develops following a traumatic event.
D)
Agoraphobia is the fear of becoming housebound due to embarrassing panic attacks, and often develops following one inescapable panic attack.
Answer: B