Laurel Has Been Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

question 53

Multiple Choice

Laurel has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.To meet the criteria for making this diagnosis, she must ____.

• A)have a specific situation that she fears and avoids
• B)fear leaving home
• C)have symptoms lasting three months or more
• D)have had four or more panic attacks in the past year

Know the key body parts and psychological themes associated with each developmental stage.

Understand the concept of epigenetic principle in the context of psychosocial development.

Know Erikson's views on the importance of ego development over biological or innate tendencies.

Recognize the role of basic strengths that develop at each stage and their importance to personality development.

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Definitions:

Insight and Self-awareness

The understanding and recognition of one’s own mental and emotional state, leading to a deeper understanding of oneself.

Cognitive Therapists

Professionals who specialize in treating psychological disorders by changing dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where a positive response is conditioned to replace a negative or unwanted response to a stimulus.

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

A technique in psychotherapy that uses virtual reality technology to expose patients to simulations of their fears and traumas in a controlled environment.