Michael Is Extremely Fearful of Germs

question 26

Multiple Choice

Michael is extremely fearful of germs. He sleeps in a special chamber at night, wears gloves, and will only eat food that he can unwrap. His symptoms are most characteristic of:

• A)specific phobia.
• B)panic disorder.
• C)generalized anxiety disorder.
• D)obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Definitions:

Zinc

A metallic element with symbol Zn, necessary for human health and used in alloys such as brass, in galvanization, and in various chemical reactions.

Copper

A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, used in a wide variety of applications.

Metals

Metals are elements that are good conductors of electric current and heat, have a shiny appearance, and are malleable and ductile.

Mg

Mg is the chemical symbol for magnesium, a lightweight, silvery-white metallic element that is essential for human biology.