Author Question: What impact does avoidance in social anxiety disorders have on the normal developmental trajectory ... (Read 58 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

What impact does avoidance in social anxiety disorders have on the normal developmental trajectory of a child as he or she matures?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In some branches of medicine, diagnosis refers to the identification of a physical illness and may be made on the basis of laboratory tests. In psychology, however, a diagnosis is

A) made on the basis of a single behavior, if significant.
B) made only after consultation with the primary physician.
C) based more on the presence of clusters of symptoms.
D) based on several significant epidemiological factors.

cclemon1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Because social anxiety disorder is a chronic condition, its impact becomes more pervasive and creates significantly more dysfunction with age. Children with this disorder avoid social encounters and are unlikely to learn appropriate social behaviors such as playing, making friends, and interacting in a socially appropriate way.

Answer to Question 2

C