Cecil Is Preoccupied with Thoughts of Jumping Out the Window

question 42

Multiple Choice

Cecil is preoccupied with thoughts of jumping out the window of his tenth-floor apartment. To reduce his anxiety, he frequently counts his heartbeats aloud. Cecil would most likely be diagnosed as experiencing

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

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