CLEP Intro to Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: B - David’s therapist is recommending that he join a support group for people who are agoraphobic. David’s phobia is related to open spaces.
Key Takeaway: Agoraphobia is an example of an anxiety disorder whereby a person is afraid of finding himself or herself in open or unfamiliar places from which escape can be difficult. Someone like David would be afraid of suffering a panic attack in those places and would most likely prefer to stay at home much of his time. Support groups and cognitive therapies are often used to help sufferers overcome these irrational fears .