Generalized anxiety disorder vs social anxiety or socialphobia

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explains the difference between generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety, highlighting how each affects daily life and interactions. It can help you recognize key signs, understand your experiences better, and learn why identifying the type of anxiety matters for seeking the right support.

Channel: Katimorton Duration: 0:00:33

Questions

1. What do people with social anxiety often worry about others doing?

Laughing at their clothing Thinking poorly of them Stealing from them Ignoring their achievements

2. What is a key difference between generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety?

Social anxiety occurs only in childhood, while generalized anxiety continues into adulthood Social anxiety is always hereditary, while generalized anxiety is not Generalized anxiety involves broad worry, while social anxiety focuses on social situations Generalized anxiety is tied to public speaking, while social anxiety is not

3. What characterizes generalized anxiety disorder according to the content?

Worry focused only on public speaking Anxiety limited to medical situations Fear of leaving the house alone Uncontrollable worry about many different things

4. Which of the following is a common fear for people with social anxiety?

Fear of flying Not being able to sleep at night Forgetting daily tasks Embarrassing themselves in front of others

5. When anxiety primarily happens in social situations, what is it called?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder Social anxiety or social phobia Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder

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