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sammy

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Because of its phobia-like avoidance elements, hypochondriasis has been renamed health anxiety disorder.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Research indicates a link between social anxiety disorder and substance abuse or dependence. Explain the possible causal relationship in this linkage.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Jordin Calloway

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

People who are affected by this disorder and experience social anxiety may use alcohol to reduce the discomfort and lessen the distress of the situation. This may occur before the event itself in preparation for the experience.


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