Chapter 2
Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology · 3 exercises
Problem 1
Dennis met the diagnostic criteria for both panic disorder and GAD. Did he, in fact, suffer from two separate disorders? What does your answer say about the issue of comorbidity in the current classification system?
3 step solution
Problem 2
What is the difference between the anxiety experienced by a person who is having a panic attack and the anxiety of a person who engages in excessive worrying? Consider the intensity of the anxiety, its duration, and its focus.
4 step solution
Problem 3
During his first few meetings with his therapist, Dennis was self-conscious and defensive. How could his behavior have interfered with the development of the therapeutic relationship and with the initial assessment of his problems? What skills did the therapist need to use to avoid potential problems?
5 step solution