Plain-language definition
An intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others in social situations.
This term is specific to research interpretation and is defined on AnxietyResearch. Shrinktionary, the network's language layer, doesn't currently carry a canonical entry for it.
Why it matters
It causes profound impairment in educational, occupational, and interpersonal domains.
How it appears in anxiety research
Evaluated in trials testing specialized cognitive-behavioral protocols.
Related terms
Related reports or summaries
- Evidence summarySocial anxiety disorder
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