Which of the Following Statements Is True of Generalized Anxiety

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of generalized anxiety disorder?

• A) It may arise from the perception that one lacks control over one's life.
• B) It is more common in childhood than in late adulthood.
• C) It is characterized by an irrational, exaggerated fear of a specific object or situation.
• D) It may be used synonymously with the term panic disorder.

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Definitions:

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Blastocyst

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