Question

"I have to worry about the future. It's always been a good strategy. If I worry, I'm able to avoid problems and negative consequences. It's kind of like trouble-shooting." A statement of this sort would most likely come from someone who has:_______a. obsessive-compulsive disorder.b. a social anxiety disorder.c. post-traumatic stress disorder.d. generalized anxiety disorder.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D; GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER.

Explanation:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), is an anxiety disorder which is caused by excessive uncontrollable worry over events and activities. This excessive worry affects daily functioning of the sufferer. GAD is different from normal feelings of anxiousness.

People who have generalized anxiety disorder, worry uncontrollably about common occurrences and situations. For instance, someone with GAD will worry uncontrollably about his/her finances several times per day for months unend. This can happen even when there isn’t a reason to worry.

Therefore, a statement of the sort in the question would most likely come from someone who has GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER.