AgoraphobiaAccording to Klasco (2011), psychological disorders “are abnormalities of the mind that result in persistent behaviors” that can impact daily tasks and life in general. There are many different groups of psychological disorders, one of which is anxiety disorders, which, according to King (2013), are characterized by “motor tension, hyperactivity, and apprehensive expectations and thoughts” (p. 448). There are also many subgroups of anxiety disorders, including phobic disorders, in which agoraphobia is included. Agoraphobia is considered a panic disorder because of its ability to prevent people from going about their daily activities. Agoraphobia can be divided into two word parts: agora, a Greek term meaning “market,” and phobia, meaning “fear of something” (Miller, 2011). It is the fear of being in a common or open place (Miller, 2011). When people suffer from agoraphobia, they often avoid situations that may cause them to panic, such as crowded places, leaving a common place, being unaccompanied, or being confined or humiliated ("Agoraphobia", 2011; "Agoraphobia", 2014 ). People are often trapped in their own homes because they feel unsafe in public places or crowded places, such as shopping malls, airplanes, sporting events, elevators, or public transportation (“Agoraphobia” , 2011). Initiating treatment can be difficult because it means facing fear, but a combination of therapy and medication can significantly reduce symptoms (“Agoraphobia,” 2011; Miller, 2011). Agoraphobia, like many phobias, often goes unreported due to the limiting phobia. the person (“Agoraphobia”, 2014). Panic disorder often occurs with agoraphobia, creating a barrier to recording the frequency of agoraphobia (“Agoraphobia,” 2014). ...... middle of paper ...... bias is a disorder that can significantly limit the daily activities and interactions of a person who has it. Symptoms can be painful and dangerous if left untreated. Fortunately, agoraphobia can be treated with correct diagnosis and medical care, but unfortunately, agoraphobia often remains undiagnosed.ReferencesAgoraphobia. (April 21, 2011). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/agoraphobia/basics/definition/con-20029996Agoraphobia. (February 4, 2014). Retrieved from http://www.medicinenet.com/agoraphobia/article.htmKing, LA (2013). Experiment in Psychology (2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Klasco, R. (Ed.). (May 2, 2011). Psychological disorders. Retrieved from http://www.healthgrades.com/procedures/psychological-disorders Miller, MC (May 2011). What is agoraphobia. Ask the Doctor, 27(11), 8. Retrieved from http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/