Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Quiz
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What is a key characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

  • Rational concern about everyday matters
  • Excessive, uncontrollable worry about events or activities (correct)
  • Lack of concern about daily functioning
  • Occasional and controllable worry about specific events

    • What is a symptom commonly associated with GAD?

  • Minimal concern and irritability
  • Excessive worry and restlessness (correct)
  • Frequent relaxation and sound sleep
  • Occasional worry and calmness

    • How long must symptoms persist for a formal diagnosis of GAD?

  • At least one year
  • At least one month
  • Symptoms duration is not a factor in diagnosis
  • At least six months (correct)

    • What may individuals with GAD often have in addition to the disorder?

    <p>Other psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is believed to be the basis of GAD?

    <p>Hereditary or genetic basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a commonly associated symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

    <p>Excessive worry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What screening tools do clinicians use to determine if individuals may have GAD?

    <p>GAD-7 and GAD-2 questionnaires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential basis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) according to the text?

    <p>Hereditary or genetic basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common concern for individuals with GAD?

    <p>Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be consistent and ongoing for at least six months for a formal diagnosis of GAD?

    <p>Symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common concern for individuals with GAD?

    <p>Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which screening tools do clinicians use to determine if individuals may have GAD?

    <p>GAD-7 and GAD-2 questionnaires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential basis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) according to the text?

    <p>Hereditary or genetic basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be consistent and ongoing for at least six months for a formal diagnosis of GAD?

    <p>Symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom commonly associated with GAD?

    <p>Excessive worry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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