Richard Gets Angry Very Easily

question 66

Multiple Choice

Richard gets angry very easily. He thinks about confrontations he has with coworkers all the time and will vent to anyone who will listen. He puts a lot of pressure on himself and his children. If they don't do what he asks, he yells at them and becomes very upset to the degree that he gets short of breath. What would Richard most likely be diagnosed with?

• A) High blood pressure
• B) Anxiety
• C) Cancer
• D) Depression

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