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A child consistently speaks at home with family but remains silent at school. Which disorder is MOST likely?
A child consistently speaks at home with family but remains silent at school. Which disorder is MOST likely?
- Social Phobia
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Separation Anxiety
- Selective Mutism (correct)
An adult experiences sudden episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart and shortness of breath, with no apparent trigger. This BEST describes which condition?
An adult experiences sudden episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart and shortness of breath, with no apparent trigger. This BEST describes which condition?
- Social Phobia
- Separation Anxiety
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder (correct)
A college student avoids participating in class discussions due to intense fear of being judged by peers. The student is MOST likely experiencing:
A college student avoids participating in class discussions due to intense fear of being judged by peers. The student is MOST likely experiencing:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Phobia (correct)
- Panic Disorder
- Separation Anxiety
A person constantly worries about finances, health, and family well-being, finding it difficult to control these worries, which causes significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. Which diagnosis is MOST fitting?
A person constantly worries about finances, health, and family well-being, finding it difficult to control these worries, which causes significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. Which diagnosis is MOST fitting?
A child refuses to go to school and becomes excessively distressed when a parent leaves them, fearing something terrible will happen to either of them. Which disorder is MOST indicated?
A child refuses to go to school and becomes excessively distressed when a parent leaves them, fearing something terrible will happen to either of them. Which disorder is MOST indicated?
Which of the following BEST describes the primary feature differentiating Selective Mutism from Social Phobia?
Which of the following BEST describes the primary feature differentiating Selective Mutism from Social Phobia?
A key diagnostic criterion for Panic Disorder, distinguishing it from other anxiety disorders, is:
A key diagnostic criterion for Panic Disorder, distinguishing it from other anxiety disorders, is:
What is the MOST important factor in distinguishing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) from normal worry or anxiety?
What is the MOST important factor in distinguishing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) from normal worry or anxiety?
Which core feature differentiates Separation Anxiety Disorder from typical developmental separation anxiety?
Which core feature differentiates Separation Anxiety Disorder from typical developmental separation anxiety?
When conducting a differential diagnosis for anxiety disorders, what is the MOST crucial step?
When conducting a differential diagnosis for anxiety disorders, what is the MOST crucial step?
Flashcards
Selective Mutism
Selective Mutism
Persistent failure to speak in specific social situations, despite the ability to speak in other situations.
Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety
Excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from attachment figures.
Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder
Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
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Differential Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
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Study Notes
- Anxiety disorders include selective mutism, separation anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, and agoraphobia.
Selective Mutism
- Selective Mutism is a persistent failure to speak in specific social situations, despite the ability to speak in other situations.
Separation Anxiety
- Separation Anxiety involves excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from attachment figures.
Panic Disorder
- Panic Disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves persistent and excessive worry about various events or activities.
Social Phobia
- Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) is marked by significant fear of social or performance situations in which the individual may be scrutinized by others.
Differential Diagnosis
- Differential diagnosis is essential to distinguish between these anxiety disorders, considering their unique diagnostic criteria and symptom presentation.
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