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A person was recently diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. A BEST guess is that the person is in _____ school and is _____ likely than average to have a close relative with social anxiety disorder.

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A person was recently diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. A BEST guess is that the person is in _____ school and is _____ likely than average to have a close relative with social anxiety disorder.

A) Elementary school and is more likely than average to have a close relative with social anxiety disorder.

B) High school and is more likely than average to have a close relative with anxiety disorder.

C) Elementary school and is less likely than average to have a close relative with social anxiety disorder.

D) High school and is less likely than average to have a close relative with social anxiety disorder.

The correct answer is option D

High school and more likely than average to have a close relative with social anxiety disorder.

Social anxiety disorder is a common heritable psychiatric disorder that is driven by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

75% of cases occur between the age range of 13-18 years.

Management of social anxiety disorder is with psychotherapy by a psychologist, psychiatrist or any other mental health professional.

Antidepressants and beta blockers are also administered to relieve symptoms.

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Answer:High school and more likely

Explanation:social anxiety disorder is also called social phobia is intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation. Social anxiety disorder can wreak havoc on the lives of those who suffer from it.

A chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety.

Treatable by a medical professional

Requires a medical diagnosis

Lab tests or imaging not required

Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong

For people with social anxiety disorder, everyday social interactions cause irrational anxiety, fear, self-consciousness and embarrassment.

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