An assessment question that would be highly appropriate to ask a client with possible generalized
anxiety disorder would be
a. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?"
b. "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?"
c. "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?"
d. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
ANS: D
Clients with generalized anxiety disorder frequently engage in excessive worrying. They are less
likely to engage in ritualistic behavior, fear social situations, or have been involved in a highly
traumatic event.
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