Which of the following statements is true of generalized anxiety disorder?

A) It may arise from the perception that one lacks control over one's life.
B) It is more common in childhood than in late adulthood.
C) It is characterized by an irrational, exaggerated fear of a specific object or situation.
D) It may be used synonymously with the term panic disorder.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is often linked to feelings of uncontrollable worry or the perception that one lacks control over one's life, leading to persistent anxiety in various situations, not limited to specific objects or scenarios. Unlike specific phobias or panic disorder, GAD is characterized by a broad, persistent sense of worry that is not tied to any one particular trigger.