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** 1. Describe the differences between specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia. ** Differences amongst these three phobias are first, social phobia has more relation to difficulty with human contact, in which the other two phobias relate to fear of location. Agoraphobia has connections with panic disorder and utilizes classical conditioning; for example: a person would avoid an area where he/she last had a panic attack. Specific phobia is when people fear a common place that does not have any apparent danger.

2. **What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have?**

Psychological symptoms include excessive worry and insecurity of the day to come, accompanied by physical symptoms include fatigue, headache, muscles tensions, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, and difficulty sleeping.

3. **Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?**

Individuals with panic disorder have difficulty getting a correct diagnosis because of their reluctance to tell anyone due to possible embarrassment or they are convinced of having a chronic disease; since the symptoms of panic are similar to those of heart disease, thyroid problems, and breathing disorders. 4. **Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders.**

Methods used to treat anxiety disorders are Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: identifying, understanding, and modifying behavioral patterns, leading to emotional changes, Cognitive Therapy: change unwanted and disturbing thoughts, Behavior Therapy: modify and gain control over unwanted behavior, Relaxation: help people relax to give them ability to better cope with stress and other physical burdens, and Medication: uses of medicine such as antidepressants to treat disorders.