pected panic attack). Fear or anxiety is evoked nearly every time the individual comes into
contact with the feared situation (Criterion C). Thus, an individual who becomes anxious
only occasionally in an agoraphobic situation (e.g., becomes anxious when standing in line
on only one out of every five occasions) would not be diagnosed with agoraphobia. The in-
dividual actively avoids the situation or, if he or she either is unable or decides not to avoid
it, the situation evokes intense fear or anxiety (Criterion D). Active avoidance  means the in-