Jim Came Home from the Office Trembling, Irritable, Unable to Concentrate

question 91

Multiple Choice

Jim came home from the office trembling, irritable, unable to concentrate, experiencing shortness of breath, and worrying about whether his business would still be open next week, despite the fact that his business was evidencing its highest profit ever. Which disorder is most consistent with these symptoms?

• A)generalized anxiety disorder
• B)phobic disorder
• C)minor psychotic break
• D)major depression

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Perspectives

A set of theories and therapeutic approaches in psychology that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior, originating with the work of Sigmund Freud.

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The combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.

Id

Part of the personality present at birth and completely unconscious.

Latin

A classical language originating from the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages, historically used as the language of ancient Rome and its empire.