Which of the Following Types of Anxiety Disorders Is Related

question 269

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of anxiety disorders is related to a history of shyness in childhood?

• A) generalized anxiety disorder
• B) panic disorder
• C) social anxiety disorder
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Definitions:

Resistance To Extinction

The persistence of a learned response, often a behavioral pattern, even after the removal of the reinforcement originally used to modify the behavior.

Response Rates

The frequency at which a certain behavior or reactions occur in a given period of time.

Avoidance Learning

A process by which an individual learns a behavior to avoid an unpleasant or aversive stimulus.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing injury or temporary disturbance to its function.