Brad has been in a state of incessant worry for almost half a year now. He has trouble sleeping and breathing. Dr. Simons, a psy
chiatrist, asks Brad detailed questions about his symptoms and medical history. Brad tells Dr. Simons thathe cannot stop worrying and is constantly nervous. Brad also complains of muscular tension and stomach problems. After conducting a quick examination of Brad’s symptoms, Dr. Simons discovers that Brad’s incessant worry does not have a particular cause, and it has taken a physical toll on Brad’s health. Which of the following disorders is Dr. Simons most likely to diagnose Brad with?A.generalized anxiety disorderB.schizophreniaC.bipolar disorderD.obsessive-compulsive disorder
The correct answer is A. Generalized anxiety disorder
Explanation:
Generalized anxiety disorder is a type of disorder characterized by permanent or frequent intense senses of fear and anxiety that in most cases are not linked to realistic situations or derive from an excessive preoccupation of a real situation. Because of this, it is common individuals with this disorder are constantly worry or stressed, cannot stop thinking or having fear feelings and also present other symptoms such as headache, muscular tension, etc. This is the type of disorder experienced by Brad because he shows excessive and uncontrollable worry or anxiety that does not seem to have a cause along with other symptoms such as muscular tension which are all features of this mental disorder.
