Gil Has a Psychological Disorder, and His Doctor Has Prescribed

question 150

Multiple Choice

Gil has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed an antipsychotic drug to reduce the severity of Gil's symptoms. In this case, Gil's therapist is MOST likely treating him for ​

• A)panic disorder.
• B)mild depression.
• C)generalized anxiety disorder.
• D)schizophrenia.

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