Agoraphobia is fear of situations where escape might be difficult.

• A. Agoraphobia
• B. OCD
• C. PTSD
• D. Major Depressive Disorder

Answer: (A)

The concept here is an anxiety disorder defined by fear of situations in which escaping might be difficult or help might not be available. Agoraphobia involves avoiding places or scenarios—like crowded spaces, travel, or being outside the home—because of the belief that if a panic or embarrassing symptom occurred, there wouldn’t be a way to escape or get help. This explains why the description fits agoraphobia: the core concern is the potential inability to escape and access support in those situations.

OCD centers on obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, not on fear of being trapped or unable to escape. PTSD revolves around trauma exposure and its lasting symptoms, including re-experiencing and hyperarousal. Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder marked by persistent sadness and loss of interest, not by fear of escaping from situations.