When Sandra Was 18 Years Old, She Was in a Serious

question 117

Multiple Choice

When Sandra was 18 years old, she was in a serious car accident.Although she made a full recovery from her injuries, she experienced extreme anxiety afterward.Sandra is now very anxious when driving, has nightmares about the accident, and flinches when she goes through intersections.Sandra has symptoms suggestive of

• A)generalized anxiety disorder.
• B)social phobia.
• C)post-traumatic stress disorder.
• D)panic disorder.

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Definitions:

Relationships

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Dimensional Approach

A method of categorizing characteristics or conditions on a continuous spectrum rather than as distinct and separate entities.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Avoidance

Attachment dimension suggesting a negative view of others.