Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders

AP Psychology· difficulty 3/5

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by

A
$Persistent, excessive worry across many situations$
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B
$Recurrent intrusive thoughts paired with ritualized behaviors$
C
$Brief, sudden panic attacks with intense physical symptoms$
D
$Intense fear focused on one specific object or situation$

Explanation

"Free-floating" anxiety lasting 6+ months.

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