What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

a) Phobic disorder is linked to specific triggers while generalized anxiety disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.
b) Generalized anxiety disorder is linked to a specific trigger while phobic disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.
c) Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in women and phobic disorder is more common in men.
d) Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in adults while phobic disorder is more common in children.


a

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a. early stages of dementia. b. middle stages of dementia. c. early and intermediate stages of dementia. d. late stages of dementia.

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What will be an ideal response?

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