While Sid Is Sitting at His Desk at Work an Image

question 318

Multiple Choice

While Sid is sitting at his desk at work an image of harming his young son pops into his mind. Each time this occurs, he touches all four corners of his desk in a particular order. Sid probably suffers from

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

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