Anxiety Disorders That Are Characterized by a Persistent Fear of a Specific

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Multiple Choice

Anxiety disorders that are characterized by a persistent fear of a specific object or situation are known as

• A) generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) phobic disorders.
• C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• D) conversion disorders.

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