Roger Is Tense and Anxious Almost Every Day

question 117

Multiple Choice

Roger is tense and anxious almost every day. Though he is frequently worried and often has the sense that something bad is about to happen, he can't relate his anxiety to any particular situation or setting. He has difficulty getting restful sleep at night and often takes antacids for his upset stomach. Roger would most likely be diagnosed as having

• A)obsessive-compulsive disorder
• B)panic disorder
• C)generalized anxiety disorder
• D)posttraumatic stress disorder

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Definitions:

Hypnotizability

An individual's susceptibility or capacity to respond to hypnotic suggestion, varying greatly between individuals.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A complex psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.

Canadian Psychologist

A professional in Canada who studies cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environments.

Social Learning Theory

As originally outlined by Bandura and Walters (1959), a theory that suggested that while classical and operant conditioning experiences are important, the majority of such experiences are primarily acquired vicariously—that is, by observation of others rather than direct personal experience. This theory has been extended to include not only direct observation of others but also information derived from books, movies, and television.