Question

Janine feels tired and irritable. This morning's news reminded her that natural disasters can strike at any time. She is also agonizing over an awkward conversation with her neighbor, who may be upset over her choice of flowers in the front beds. She is also starting to worry that she worries too much. Which anxiety disorder best describes her condition?

Answer 1

Generalized anxiety disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Generalized anxiety disorder: In abnormal psychology, the term generalized anxiety disorder is also referred with GAD, and is described as an individual having or consisting the excessive or persistent worry about various things in his or her life.

An individual experiencing GAD, can anticipate or recognize disaster and he or she might be overly concerned about family, work, health, money, etc and often feels difficulty in controlling his or her worry.

Causes or risk factors:

1. Family history of anxiety.

2. Prolonged exposure to different stressful situations.

3. Sexual or childhood abuse.

In the question above, Janine's condition can be best described with generalized anxiety disorder.