Which of the Following Statements Regarding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is NOT true?

• A) Most people with GAD also suffer from other disorders as well, such as phobias and depression.
• B) Antidepressant drugs are an effective treatment for GAD.
• C) GAD is found in people who have more life difficulties and therefore have more to worry about.
• D) Cognitive-behavioral therapy has been shown to be an effective, and perhaps long-lasting, treatment for GAD.

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