Joan,a therapist,thinks Ben,her patient,suffers from social anxiety disorder.Based on what was reviewed in Chapter 5 about bias in the therapeutic situation,which of the following questions is Joan most likely to ask Ben?

A) "Do you think you suffer from depression?"
B) "Do you usually find it easy to talk to strangers?"
C) "Do novel situations make you feel uncomfortable?"
D) "In this picture, do you see a horse or a camel?"

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition marked by intense fear or anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance or distress.

Therapeutic Situation

An environment or setting designed for the purpose of providing psychological treatment and support, often facilitating communication and emotional healing.

Bias

A tendency to lean in a certain direction, often to the detriment of an open-minded assessment, stemming from personal judgement, experience, or preference.