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:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that identifies and helps change unhelpful patterns of thinking, leading to improved mood and behavior.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep, leading to daytime impairment.

Feeling Upset

A general term for experiencing negative emotions such as sadness, anger, or frustration that might be temporary and triggered by specific events.

Decatastrophizing

A cognitive behavioral therapy technique that involves challenging and changing irrational beliefs regarding the catastrophic outcomes of an event.