Stuart Feels Like He Has Been Worrying Constantly for the Past

question 170

Multiple Choice

Stuart feels like he has been worrying constantly for the past four months. He is worried about making his car payments, losing his job and how his children are doing in school. He has also started to experience dizziness and occasional heart palpitations. In this case, Stuart's symptoms are MOST consistent with

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

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Definitions:

Unemployment

This indicates the condition of being jobless despite the willingness and capability to work, measured as a percentage of the labor force.

Health Maintenance Organizations

A type of health insurance plan that provides a network of doctors and hospitals for patient care, often with an emphasis on prevention and wellness.

Lower Wages

Reduced compensation for work performed, often relative to previous levels or compared to industry standards.

Unions

Organizations of workers that try to raise wages and improve working conditions for their members by bargaining collectively.