An Individual Gets Sudden, Paralyzing Attacks of Anxiety and Fears

question 42

Multiple Choice

An individual gets sudden, paralyzing attacks of anxiety and fears leaving her house. Which of the following anxiety disorders does this describe?

• A)Generalized anxiety disorder
• B)Phobic disorder
• C)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• D)Panic disorder

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Definitions:

Left-Handedness

The preference for using the left hand for tasks such as writing and eating, exhibited by approximately 10% of the population.

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.

Myelin Sheath

An insulating layer, or sheath, composed of protein and fatty substances, that surrounds the nerve cells' axons, facilitating rapid electrical impulses.

Dendrite

Dendrites are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons, playing a crucial role in the transmission of neural signals.