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1. **Describe the differences between specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia.** 

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The people who have specifi c phobia has excessive and unreasonable fear in the presence of or in anticipation of a specific object, place, or situation that commonly focus on animals, insects, heights, thunder, driving, flying, etc... and having these phobias can disrupt daily routines or relationships. =====


 <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Social phobia is also known as <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> a social disorder, and it is an intense anxiety of being judged by others and/or publicly behaving in a way tat could lead to embarrassment or ridicule; perhaps most common is fear of public speaking Agoraphobia is <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> the fear of public places or open spaces; agoraphobics try to avoid being in situations from which they think escape would be difficult or help and safety are not readily available; this is often diagnosed in conjunction with panic disorder

2. **What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have?** Some of the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder are muscle tension, fatigue, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, edginess, and gastrointestinal discomfort or diarrhea

3. **Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?** <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since many of the symptoms of panic disorder mimic those of illnesses such as heart disease, thyroid problems, and breathing disorders, people with panic disorder often make many visits to emergency rooms or doctors' offices, convinced they have a life-threatening illness instead of the treatable panic disorder. It often takes months or years and a great deal of frustration before receiving the correct diagnosis. Many people suffering from panic attacks don't know they have a real and treatable disorder.

4. **Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders.**


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Psychosocial treatments used in the treatment of anxiety disorders include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, anxiety management and relaxation therapies, and psychotherapy.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drugs used to treat anxiety disorders include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combination therapies are often utilized.