In the Lunchroom,George Is Describing an Experience He Had Last

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the lunchroom,George is describing an experience he had last week.He said that he suddenly felt short of breath,a pounding heart,dizziness,and a sense of losing control.George has confided in you that he has felt depressed and has been having marital problems.George should seek help,since his symptoms sound very much like a(n) :

• A) obsessive-compulsive disorder
• B) somatization disorder
• C) phobic disorder
• D) panic disorder

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