A 28-year-old woman who reports being a "nervous person" and experiences chronic tension, exhibits symptoms of both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activation, and has insomnia is most likely to be suffering from which condition?
APost-traumatic stress disorder
BGeneralized anxiety disorder
CObsessive-compulsive disorder
DAgoraphobia
What is the treatment of choice for acute panic attacks?
ATricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
BMonoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
CBarbiturates
DBenzodiazepines
A 45-year-old male presents with recurrent episodes of palpitations, sweating, and a fear of losing control. He has been experiencing these episodes for the past six months. What is the most likely diagnosis?
AGeneralized anxiety disorder
BPanic disorder
CSocial anxiety disorder
DObsessive-compulsive disorder
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