Characteristics of Anxiety Disorders

Medium Unit 8: Clinical Psychology Anxiety Disorders

Jamie has always been a very anxious person, struggling with intense feelings of fear and apprehension in everyday situations. After several instances of experiencing overwhelming anxiety, she has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes the type of anxiety disorder Jamie is likely experiencing?

A sudden and intense fear that occurs in specific situations, accompanied by physical symptoms, is indicative of a panic disorder.

Excessive worry about various aspects of life lasting for at least six months, interfering with everyday functioning, aligns with generalized anxiety disorder.

A persistent fear of a specific object or situation that leads to avoidance behavior hints at a phobia.

Experiencing recurring flashbacks or nightmares related to a traumatic event, characterized by avoidance of anything associated with that event, indicates post-traumatic stress disorder.

An intense, irrational fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations is characteristic of social anxiety disorder.

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