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'''Agoraphobia''' is an [[anxiety disorder]] characterized by fear of situations in which one might be trapped and unable to acquired help, especially in the event of a [[panic attack]]. Agoraphobics will avoid crowds, enclosed spaces (such as elevators and buses), or large open spaces. | '''Agoraphobia''' is an [[anxiety disorder]] characterized by fear of situations in which one might be trapped and unable to acquired help, especially in the event of a [[panic attack]]. Agoraphobics will avoid crowds, enclosed spaces (such as elevators and buses), or large open spaces. | ||
| − | From the Greek "fear of the marketplace" | + | From the [[Greek]] "fear of the marketplace" |
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Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984 | Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984 | ||
[[Category:Psychology]] | [[Category:Psychology]] | ||
[[Category:Phobias]] | [[Category:Phobias]] | ||
Revision as of 18:55, June 8, 2008
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by fear of situations in which one might be trapped and unable to acquired help, especially in the event of a panic attack. Agoraphobics will avoid crowds, enclosed spaces (such as elevators and buses), or large open spaces.
From the Greek "fear of the marketplace"
Sources
Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984