AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After Charles Darwin began suffering from panic disorder, he lived in relative seclusion and traveled only in his wife’s company. His panic disorder was apparently accompanied by
A
catatonia
B
delusions
C
hallucinations
D
agoraphobia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The writings of this famous scientist as well as biographical materials indicate that he probably suffered from an anxiety disorder. His symptoms, when considered individually, suggest a variety of conditions, but taken together they point toward panic disorder with agoraphobia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diagnosis of Agoraphobia To meet the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis, patients must have marked, persistent (≥ 6 months) fear of or anxiety about ≥ 2 of the following situations: Using public transportation. Being in open spaces (eg, parking lot, marketplace) Being in an enclosed place (eg, shop, theater)

Detailed explanation-3: -a traumatic childhood experience, such as the death of a parent or being sexually abused. experiencing a stressful event, such as bereavement, divorce, or losing your job. a previous history of mental illnesses, such as depression, anorexia nervosa or bulimia. alcohol misuse or drug misuse.

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