Asked by Jamil Aburoomi on Jul 05, 2024

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Jonah experiences nearly constant anxiety that is not associated with a specific thing.Jonah is most likely to be diagnosed with

A) panic disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) agoraphobia.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of daily life, not limited to one specific issue.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear or panic attacks, often with no apparent trigger.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and avoidance of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available.

  • Identify the manifestations and make distinctions among various anxiety conditions and episodes of panic.
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Antoinette BroomeJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Jonah's symptoms of nearly constant anxiety not associated with a specific thing align with the characteristics of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which is marked by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life.