Sean, a Junior in College, Has Difficulty Making Decisions and When

question 218

Multiple Choice

Sean, a junior in college, has difficulty making decisions and when he finally makes a decision he worries about whether it was the right decision. He constantly worries about his courses, future, girlfriend, and getting a summer job. Recently Sean has had heart palpitations and muscular tension. Sean's symptoms are MOST consistent with

• A) panic disorder.
• B) hypochondriasis.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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