Which of the Following Problems Is Common When Attempting to Diagnose

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following problems is common when attempting to diagnose anxiety disorders in older adults?

• A) Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with substance abuse.
• B) Older adults often over-report anxiety symptoms.
• C) Anxiety disorders in older people are often comorbid with personality disorders.
• D) Most of the scales used to measure symptoms of anxiety have been normed and validated only with younger adults.
• E) The DSM-5 does not recognize anxiety in older populations.

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