What is necessary for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder?

What will be an ideal response?


In order to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), an individual must exhibit worry on the majority of days over at least a 6-month period. The worry must not be associated with another disorder and it must be perceived as difficult to control. In addition to the experience of worry, at least three of the following six symptoms must be present: (1) restlessness or edginess, (2) a feeling of being easily tired, (3) problems concentrating, (4) irritability, (5) muscle tension, and (6) sleep disturbance.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Balster suggests that inhumane treatment of research animals is __________

a. not good PR b. expensive, in the long run c. bad science d. likely to result in litigation

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Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include

a. flattened emotional response. b. social withdrawal. c. lack of initiative. d. thought disorder. e. inability to feel pleasure.

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Which of the following questions regarding the treatment of research participants is the most important for a psychologist to consider prior to beginning his/her research?

a. "Is it okay to required Psychology 101 students to be research participants so that I know that I will have enough data for my study?" b. "How can I ensure that people participating in my study are treated fairly?" c. "Is there some way of getting people to participate in my research without actually having to pay them?" d. "How much discomfort am I permitted to cause my participants before my research will be considered an ethical violation?"

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