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) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is believed to be the basis of GAD?

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

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

<p>Excessive worry (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern for individuals with GAD?

<p>Health (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern for individuals with GAD?

<p>Health (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom commonly associated with GAD?

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

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