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dalyningkenk

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Tim has been worried about his grades for more than three months. After hearing about the diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, he becomes convinced that he has the disorder himself. After seeing a mental health professional, what is he told?
 
  a. He is actually suffering from the early stages of panic disorder.
  b. His concern over grades is more indicative of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  c. He does not meet the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder in terms of length of time and number of worries.
  d. The focus of his worry suggests that he is suffering from a phobic reaction rather than a generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 2

Bill worries about a long list of concerns. He finds himself constantly thinking about these topics at work, when he exercises, and as he tries to sleep. He is easily fatigued, can't concentrate, and is often restless. He has been worrying like this for
 
  the past year. Bill seems to meet the criteria for the diagnosis of
 
  a. agoraphobia.
  b. social phobia.
  c. generalized anxiety disorder.
  d. obsessive-compulsive disorder.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.



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