Use the Following Terms to Complete the Answer -Many of the Anxiety Disorders Develop in __________ and Tend

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Short Answer

Use the following terms to complete the answer.
$$\begin{array} {| l l| } \hline\text { Agoraphobia } & \text { Panic attacks } \\\text { Anxiety } & \text { Selective mutism } \\\text { Childhood } & \text { Separation anxiety disorder } \\\text { Comorbid } & \text { Specific phobia } \\\text { Fear } &\\\hline\end{array}$$
-Many of the anxiety disorders develop in __________ and tend to persist if not treated.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety.

Exposure

A therapeutic technique used to treat anxiety disorders by gradually and systematically exposing the patient to the feared object or context without any danger.

Live Snake

A reptile that is living, as opposed to being depicted in images or as a specimen; often eliciting strong fear or interest reactions in people.

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device called a neurostimulator, which sends electrical impulses to specific targets in the brain for the treatment of movement and neuropsychiatric disorders.