On three separate occasions when she was out in public over the past three months, Vanessa has had to rush home after being overwhelmed by dizzy spells during which her heart pounded and she felt as if she couldn't breathe. On the last occasion she went to the emergency room but a thorough examination ruled out any medical problem. Nevertheless, Vanessa has become increasingly fearful about having more episodes and she has restricted her activities to only the most essential outings. Vanessa seems to be displaying symptoms of which of the following psychological disorders?

agoraphobia.

Explanation:

Agoraphobia: In abnormal psychology, the term "agoraphobia" is described as one of the different anxiety disorders in which an individual tends to avoid and fear situations or places that may cause him or her to experience panic or trapped, embarrassed or helpless. In other words, it is referred to as an irrational or excessive fear that is being experienced by an individual in an unfamiliar or open place or space that often leads him or her to avoid such places.

In the question above, the given statement represents that Vanessa seems to be displaying the symptoms of agoraphobia.  

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