Lauren, as maid-of-honor, is expected to give a short speech at her best friendâs wedding reception when the dinner guests finish eating. She is worried about how she will look and sound to the wedding guests, her palms are sweaty, and she can feel her heart beating. She is terrified that she will be negatively judged or scrutinized by those attending the reception. This is best described as.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Explanation:

Social anxiety disorder also called  social phobia, is an anxiety mental disorder where individuals becomes distressed, anxious and scared when involved in social situations triggered by  fear of being judged negatively or criticized by others making such individuals to constantly evaluate themselves especially in public gatherings for fear of being perceived as stupid or lacking necessary traits or characteristics.

Here, Lauren is terrified of being criticized when she is called upon to give a speech about her friend in public , means that is having a Social Anxiety Disorder.

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