Which of the Following Statements About Anxiety Is FALSE

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about anxiety is FALSE?

• A)School phobia may be a type of separation anxiety.
• B)Anxiety disorders tend to run in families.
• C)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)is a manifestation of anxiety.
• D)Anxiety is more common among boys than girls.

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Definitions:

Reactive Attachment Disorder

A condition found in children who have not formed healthy emotional bonds with their primary caregivers, leading to social and emotional difficulties.

Pathological Care

Care that is harmful or detrimental to an individual’s health or wellbeing, often due to negligence or abuse.

Indiscriminant Social Behavior

Actions in social settings that do not distinguish between different social cues or contexts, often seen as inappropriate.

Dose-Response Relationship

The relationship between the quantity of exposure to a substance and the extent of its effect on an organism, typically used in pharmacology and toxicology to assess risk.