What is the main between a generalized anxiety disorder and a panic disorder?

Correct answer: D. A panic disorder causes random, unrelated panic attacks

  • A. A panic disorder causes connected, related panic attacks
  • B. A panic disorder causes a constant feeling of worry and tension
  • C. A panic disorder causes uncomfortable moments of high tension
  • D. A panic disorder causes random, unrelated panic attacks

Explanation

Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent worry and tension across many areas of life, whereas panic disorder involves recurrent, unexpected attacks of intense fear. Thus, the best option describes panic attacks as random or unrelated.

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