A patient is diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which of the following would the healthcare identify as a characteristic of this disorder?

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where the patient fears situations that make the patient feel trapped, helpless, or embarrassed. The patient fears an actual or even an anticipated situation. Examples of agoraphobic situations include being outside of the home alone or being in a crowd. Other agoraphobic situations include being in a train or a bus, or other forms of public transportation. Refusing to use a public restroom is a sign of a social phobia. Xenophobia is a fear of strangers, and coulrophobia is a fear of clowns.