While Stefano Is Sitting at His Desk at Work, an Image

question 293

Multiple Choice

While Stefano is sitting at his desk at work, an image of harming his young son pops into his mind. Each time this occurs, he touches all four corners of his desk in a particular order. Stefano probably suffers from __________.

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

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of power disparities and competition for scarce resources in society, viewing social life as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change.

Functionalist Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability and functionality.

Two Solitudes

A phrase often used to describe the situation of lack of communication and understanding between two different groups or cultures.

Canadians

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