Alex Has an Intense,unwarranted Fear of Dogs

question 21

Multiple Choice

Alex has an intense,unwarranted fear of dogs.Bailey feels driven to wash her hands repeatedly.Callista is plagued by chronic,debilitating worry.Doran suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath;he feels as if he might die.Which of the following is true of the psychological disorders suffered by these individuals?

• A) Alex suffers from generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) Bailey suffers from phobic disorder.
• C) Callista suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• D) Doran suffers from panic disorder.

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