The Most Commonly Diagnosed Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults Are

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Multiple Choice

The most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorders in older adults are

• A) generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD.
• B) PTSD and social phobia.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder and specific phobias.
• D) acute stress disorder and panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia).

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

The mental actions or processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Minority Group

A social group that is differentiated from the dominant groups in a society, often by cultural, religious, or racial distinctions, facing varying degrees of prejudice and discrimination.

Personal Sense

The perception and understanding of oneself, including one's own identity, feelings, and experiences, forming an integral part of individual consciousness.

Hoffman's Theory

Refers to Martin Hoffman's theory on empathy and moral development, emphasizing the role of empathetic distress in the development of moral behavior.