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lb_gilbert

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Kennedy is terrified of heights and flying. This is really holding him back in his career as a traveling stilt salesman. According to the DSM-5, his condition would be diagnosed as
 
  a. Agoraphobia.
  b. Panic Disorder.
  c. Specific Phobia.
  d. PTSD.

Question 2

Jarred has a couple panic attacks every day. He is particularly uncomfortable in large, open areas with many people such as NiftyMart or Jai-Alai matches. According to DSM-5, she would receive a diagnosis of:
 
  a. Panic disorder with agoraphobia
  b. Panic Disorder
  c. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  d. Specific Phobia



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.



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