Which disorder is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about multiple domains such as job, health, and children for at least six months?
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Correct answer: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
GAD is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about multiple domains (job, health, children) for at least six months.
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