Jim Came Home from the Office Trembling, Experiencing Shortness of Breath

question 88

Multiple Choice

Jim came home from the office trembling, experiencing shortness of breath, irritable, unable to concentrate, and worrying about whether his business would still be open next week, despite the fact that his business was earning its highest profit ever. Jim's condition would MOST likely be diagnosed as

• A)major depression.
• B)a phobic disorder.
• C)generalized anxiety disorder.
• D)a minor psychotic break.

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