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

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In order to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, an individual must experience excessive worry and anxiety about a variety of events or activities, not just a specific situation. Additionally, these symptoms must persist for at least six months. Therefore, the correct choice is C, as it states that symptoms must last for three months or more which is in line with diagnostic criteria. A is incorrect because specific phobias are a separate diagnosis. B is incorrect because agoraphobia is a different diagnosis. D is incorrect because panic disorder is a separate diagnosis.

Laurel Has Been Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder