Jim Came Home from the Office Trembling, Experiencing Shortness of Breath

question 170

Multiple Choice

Jim came home from the office trembling, experiencing shortness of breath, irritable, unable to concentrate, and worrying about whether his business would still be open next week, despite the fact that his business was evidencing its highest profit ever. Jim's condition would most likely be diagnosed as

• A) major depression.
• B) a phobic disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) a minor psychotic break.

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Neuron

The neuron that sends a signal across a synapse to another neuron, typically by releasing neurotransmitters.

Postsynaptic Neuron

A neuron that receives a signal from and is located directly downstream of the synapse in neuronal communication.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another neuron, muscle, or gland cell.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.