Asked by tyler larsen on May 27, 2024

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According to the textbook, why might more men than women seek treatment for social anxiety disorder?

Social Anxiety Disorder

A chronic mental health condition where social interactions cause irrational anxiety and fear.

  • Outline the impact of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural variables on anxiety disorders.
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Thivian ParamaguruJun 02, 2024
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▪ While women are somewhat more likely than men to develop social anxiety disorder, men are more likely to seek treatment for it.
▪ One suggestion offered in the textbook for this difference is that men are prompted into treatment due to a fear of dating that they would like to address.