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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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder in which a person (usually an adolescent female) maintains a starvation diet despite being significantly underweight; sometimes accompanied by excessive exercise.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric condition where there are impairments in thinking, sensing, emotional reactions, and interpersonal behaviors.

Taijin-Kyofusho

Taijin-Kyofusho is a Japanese term for a specific type of social anxiety disorder where individuals fear that their body or social behaviors will offend or embarrass others.

Susto

A cultural illness found in Latin America, characterized by symptoms of anxiety, apathy, and believed to be caused by a frightening event.