What Is the Main Difference Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Phobic

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

• A) Phobic disorder is linked to specific triggers while generalized anxiety disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.
• B) Generalized anxiety disorder is linked to a specific trigger while phobic disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.
• C) Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in women and phobic disorder is more common in men.
• D) Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in adults while phobic disorder is more common in children.

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Definitions:

Health Belief Model

A mental framework designed to understand and forecast health-related actions by examining the personal attitudes and convictions of people.

Perceived Susceptibility

An individual's belief regarding their risk of experiencing a negative event or condition.

Perceived Severity

An individual's belief regarding the extent of harm that a particular health issue or disease can cause.

Perceived Benefits

The advantages or positive outcomes that an individual believes they will gain from a certain behavior or action.