Shelby is concerned that she is spending too much of her day worrying about things that are out of her control. She often feels tense, even in situations where there is nothing that is directly threatening her safety
If you were a clinical psychologist, you would be trying to determine if Shelby meets the criteria for
A) agoraphobia.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) major depression.
D) social phobia.
Answer: B
Rationale: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves frequently elevated levels of anxiety that are not directed at or limited to any particular situation.
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