What Is the Main Difference Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Phobias

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Multiple Choice

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

• A) Phobias are 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 phobias are not linked to a specific trigger.
• C) Generalized anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder, while phobias are considered mood disorders.
• D) Generalized anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder, while phobias are considered dissociative disorders.

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Definitions:

Self-reliance

The reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.

Temperament

The inherent part of an individual's personality, including mood, disposition, and adaptability.

Attachment Security

The degree of trust in the availability and responsiveness of one's attachment figures, often developed in early childhood.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, spanning from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their sensory impressions and motor activities.