While Sid Is Sitting at His Desk at Work an Image

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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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Definitions:

Libel

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written form of defamation.

Defamation

The act of damaging someone's reputation by making false and harmful statements about them, either through slander (spoken) or libel (written).

Editorial

An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers.

General Damages

Compensation awarded in a lawsuit for losses that do not have a specific economic value, such as pain and suffering or defamation.