Stuart feels like he has been worrying constantly for the past four months. He is worried about making his car payments, losing his job and how his children are doing in school. He has also started to experience dizziness and occasional heart palpitations. In this case, Stuart's symptoms are MOST consistent with

A) generalised anxiety disorder.
B) panic disorder.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D) hypochondriasis.

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vincent kawina · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Stuart's constant worrying about various aspects of his life along with physical symptoms such as dizziness and heart palpitations suggest he may be experiencing generalised anxiety disorder. Panic disorder would involve sudden, unexpected panic attacks with physical symptoms, and obsessive-compulsive disorder would involve obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Hypochondriasis would involve excessive health anxiety and preoccupation with physical symptoms, which is not the main focus of Stuart's concerns.

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