What is necessary for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder? What will be an ideal ...

Answer to #1

In order to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), an individual must exhibit worry on the majority of days over at least a 6-month period. The worry must not be associated with another disorder and it must be perceived as difficult to control. In addition to the experience of worry, at least three of the following six symptoms must be present: (1) restlessness or edginess, (2) a feeling of being easily tired, (3) problems concentrating, (4) irritability, (5) muscle tension, and (6) sleep disturbance.

Answer to #2

a. mood congruent delusions.

Answer to #3

They reduce anxiety by distorting reality rather than dealing directly with a problem.

Answer to #4

Panic disorder often persists despite infrequent panic attacks and no occurrence of dire consequences as a result of a panic attack. This may be explained by the use of safety behaviors, behaviors that the individual engages in before or during an attack. When nothing catastrophic occurs, it is attributed to the use of the safety behaviors, as opposed to the lack of any real danger.

Answer to #5

d. has a poorer prognosis than others with major depression.

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