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Define Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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Define generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Compare and contrast GAD with phobic disorders, noting how avoidance behaviour is manifested differently in each.


Definitions:

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An individual's conception of themselves, including perceptions of one’s appearance, abilities, and personality.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Humanistic Psychologists

Psychologists dedicated to exploring individual potential, emphasizing personal growth and the pursuit of self-actualization.

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