Ashburn Experiences a Continuous State of Uncontrollable Worry and Irritability

question 32

Multiple Choice

Ashburn experiences a continuous state of uncontrollable worry and irritability. Most of the time he feels jittery and keyed up, even though he doesn't drink coffee. According to the DSM, this disorder is called:

• A) panic attack.
• B) agoraphobia.
• C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Cartels

Organizations of producers or suppliers who collaborate to control production, pricing, and marketing of a product to maximize collective profits.

Cheat

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, exam, or competition.

Agreements

Arrangements or contracts between parties defining their rights, responsibilities, and relationships.

Kinked-Demand

A demand curve hypothesis in oligopolistic markets that explains why firms may not change their prices even when costs change, due to competitive reactions.