What Is the Main Difference Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Phobic

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Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

• A) Phobic disorder is linked to specific triggers while generalized anxiety disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.
• B) Generalized anxiety disorder is linked to a specific trigger while phobic disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.
• C) Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in women and phobic disorder is more common in men.
• D) Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in adults while phobic disorder is more common in children.
• E) Generalized anxiety disorder involves hyperactive serotonin receptors in the brain, while a phobic disorder involves hypoactive serotonin receptors in the brain.

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