ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
ANXIETY DISORDERS
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Question
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Larry is diagnosed with anxiety disorder. Which of the following could be ruled out as a cause for Larry’s anxiety?
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Trauma
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Unpredictable Lifestyle
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Heredity
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Personality
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Obsessive-compulsive disorder (included in the obsessive-compulsive and related disorders), acute stress disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (included in the trauma and stress-related disorders) are no longer considered anxiety disorders as they were in the previous version of the DSM.
Detailed explanation-2: -To diagnose an anxiety disorder, a doctor performs a physical exam, asks about your symptoms, and recommends a blood test, which helps the doctor determine if another condition, such as hypothyroidism, may be causing your symptoms. The doctor may also ask about any medications you are taking.
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