Stuart Feels Like He Has Been Worrying Constantly for the Past

question 81

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

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