Cecil Is Preoccupied with Thoughts of Jumping Out the Window

question 51

Multiple Choice

Cecil is preoccupied with thoughts of jumping out the window of his tenth-floor apartment.To reduce his anxiety,he frequently counts his heartbeats aloud.Cecil would most likely be diagnosed as experiencing

• A) panic disorder.
• B) social anxiety disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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