A Key Difference Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and a Phobia

question 25

Multiple Choice

A key difference between generalized anxiety disorder and a phobia is that

• A)a phobia usually only includes the cognitive component of anxiety
• B)a phobia is triggered by a specific object or situation
• C)the anxiety associated with generalized anxiety disorder is significantly more intense
• D)a phobia is an Axis I disorder, while generalized anxiety disorder is an Axis II disorder

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