AIVIPUS Jun. 23, 2025 - Jul. 4, 2025 What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder? Select one: Generalized anxiety disorder is linked to a specific trigger while phobic disorder is not linked to a specific trigger. Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in women and phobic disorder is more common in men. Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in adults while phobic disorder is more common in children. Phobic disorder is linked to specific triggers while generalized anxiety disorder is not linked to a specific trigger.