Asked by Skylar Brown on Jun 17, 2024
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What is the most frequently diagnosed anxiety disorder that is treated by therapists in the United States?
A) specific phobia
B) social phobia
C) post-traumatic stress disorder
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder
Specific Phobia
A severe and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that poses minimal to no actual danger.
Social Phobia
An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of social situations, leading to avoidance of such situations and significant distress.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
- Identify distinctions between multiple anxiety disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify distinctions between multiple anxiety disorders.
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