CLP3143 Abnormal Psych

Question

______ disorder is NOT among the three disorders MOST often comorbid with generalized anxiety disorder.



 Social anxiety

 Major depressive

 Panic

 Bipolar

Answer 1

This question is tricky, as all areas listed experience comorbidity with anxiety disorders; however, the question is asking which is not among the three disorders most often comorbid with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

It is fairly safe to say that someone experiencing GAD might also experience other anxiety-based disorders, such as Social anxiety and Panic disorder. Through that knowledge, we can assume that those are two of the three. (If you are confused, the DSM would be a great place to look for information on anxiety disorders. A lot of them overlap)

This is where it gets a little tricky. From my knowledge, I would assume Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) would be a part of the three, making Bipolar Disorder the correct answer for the question.

Here is why I would select MDD: Anxiety disorders present with uncontrolled and persistent worries, which can be things such as employment, family, and finances. A person experiencing an anxiety disorder flip between them to where it has an impact on daily activities. MDD is a mood disorder that is similar in that it affects normal life. Patients who experience anxiety for a long time might also have accompanying feelings of sadness or loss of interest.