This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
A middle aged person presented with the complaints of fear of leaving home, fear of travelling alone and fear of being in a crowd. He develops marked anxiety with palpitations and sweating, if he is in these situations. The most likely diagnosis is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Generalized anxiety disorder, B. Schizophrenia, C. Personality disorder, D. Agoraphobia
D: Agoraphobia
Answer: D: Agoraphobia 
Explanation: Ans. D. AgoraphobiaAgoraphobia fear or avoidance of places like crowds, public places, being outside alone, public transpoation, from which escape would be difficult in the event of panic symptoms.Treatment includes:Pharmacotherapy -Benzodiazepines, SSRIs, TCAsPsychotherapy -Suppoive, Insight-oriented, Behavior, Cognitive and Viual therapyOther types of phobia:Claustrophobia: Fear of closed spacesAerophobia: Fear of flyingXenophobia: Fear of strangers