Laurel has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. To meet the criteria for making this diagnosis, she must have ____.
A) a specific situation that she fears and avoids
B) a consistent fear of leaving her home
C) symptoms lasting six months or more
D) had four or more panic attacks in the past year

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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about various topics, events, or activities. The key criterion for diagnosing GAD, according to the DSM-5, is that the anxiety and worry are present more days than not for at least six months. Choices A and B describe specific phobia and agoraphobia, respectively, while D describes a criterion more closely related to panic disorder.

Laurel Has Been Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder