Leila always feels threatened and anxious—imagining something awful is about to happen. But she is able to work and care for her family, although not as well as she would like. Leila is probably experiencing:
A) a generalized anxiety disorder.
B) a hormonal imbalance.
C) no specific problem; she just likes to worry.
D) a specific fear response.
Ans: A) a generalized anxiety disorder
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a. Bipolar disorder occurs in fewer people than major depressive disorder. b. Dysthymic disorder is the most common form of mood disorder. c. Mood disorders are the most common form of mental disorders. d. Bipolar and depressive disorders are equally common in the general population.
The pattern of movement or change that begins at conception and continues through the life span. Most development involves growth, although it also includes decline brought on by aging and dying.
In general, gender roles
a. are more differentiated during adolescence than they are among newlyweds. b. become more traditional and differentiated in a married couple following the birth of a child. c. tend to remain constant across the adult years. d. are more pronounced for couples when both partners are working.
A function of the cerebrospinal fluid is to ____
a. cushion the brain b. hold blood in reserve for emergencies c. maintain the blood-brain barrier d. synthesize neurotransmitters