Joan Was in a Car Accident Six Weeks Ago

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Joan was in a car accident six weeks ago. Her car was totaled, but she only had some bumps and bruises. Since then, when she has to drive somewhere, she gets anxious and experiences increased heart rate, sweating, and a sense of impending disaster. The episodes usually last about 10 minutes. She is not experiencing any other symptoms. What is her most likely diagnosis and why? What other diagnoses did you consider?

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of products or services a company generates, including expenses like lease payments, wages, and premiums.

Break-even Point

The volume of production or sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Variable Cost

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point, indicating the amount by which sales can drop before reaching a loss.