Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Accurate About Agoraphobia

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate about agoraphobia?

• A) It is an anxiety disorder.
• B) It is sometimes a result of loss of a support system during late adulthood.
• C) It is sometimes misdiagnosed as realistic fears of older adults.
• D) It is the result of the same fears experiences by those of the general population.

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Definitions:

Therapeutic

Relating to the healing of disease or maintenance of health, often describing treatments or interventions that aim to improve an individual's condition.

Enuresis

A medical condition characterized by involuntary urination, especially by children at night, also known as bedwetting.

Desmopressin (DDAVP)

A synthetic hormone used to treat conditions like diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and to manage bleeding disorders due to its ability to increase levels of clotting factors.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, often interfering with daily functioning.