Thus, the calculator-abacus was invented. In Chinese history, the origin of the abacus can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period, 600 B.C., and it was widely used before the invention of Arabic numerals appeared in the world. The abacus has proven to be one of ancient Chinaâs greatest inventions. Before the abacus was invented, people used small wooden sticks as calculation chips to make calculations. (Image: Derrick Coetzee via Flickr/ CC0 1.0))
Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. Anxiety (intense nervousness) and self-consciousness arise from a fear of being closely watched, judged, and criticized by others.
People with social anxiety disorder know that their fear is out of proportion to the actual situation, but they are still unable to control their anxiety. The anxiety may be specific to one type of social or performance situation, or it may occur in all situations.