When describing his problem, John says, "I know that my fear of spiders is not that unusual and that I still have my job as an exterminator, but this fear is mentally killing me!" John's comments illustrate the criteria of _____ in defining abnormal behavior.

Which child is most likely to have difficulty transitioning to junior high?

a. Bob, who has high self-esteem b. Lydia, who is undergoing puberty c. Jim, who has participated in a social decision making program in his elementary school d. Charlotte, who has a lot of school activities in which she is interested in middle school

Anxiety disorders specific to childhood include ____

a. separation anxiety disorder and selective mutism b. generalized anxiety disorder and parent phobia c. social anxiety disorder and panic disorder d. obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder