What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

A) Phobic disorder is linked to specific triggers while generalized anxiety disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.
B) Generalized anxiety disorder is linked to a specific trigger while phobic disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.
C) Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in women and phobic disorder is more common in men.
D) Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in adults while phobic disorder is more common in children.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder is that phobic disorder is tied to specific triggers or situations, while generalized anxiety disorder is more pervasive and not linked to a particular trigger. People with phobic disorder may avoid certain situations, while those with generalized anxiety disorder tend to worry about a wide range of things.

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