Joey Experiences a Continuous State of Uncontrollable Worry and Irritability

question 213

Multiple Choice

Joey experiences a continuous state of uncontrollable worry and irritability.Most of the time he feels jittery and keyed up,even though he doesn't drink coffee.According to the DSM this disorder is called

• A)panic attack.
• B)posttraumatic stress disorder.
• C)agoraphobia.
• D)generalized anxiety disorder.

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