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A 42-year-old man who is an accountant comes to the physician because of an 8-month history of anxiety during company meetings since being promoted to area manager. In his new position, he is required to make weekly presentations to the five other area managers and the board of directors. He says he is “gripped by anxiety” whenever he conducts the presentations or even thinks about them. He describes feelings of dizziness, palpitations, sweatiness, and general “dread”. He tries to avoid making the presentations and is concerned that others are noticing. He fears he may faint from anxiety during a presentation. What is the diagnosis?
A) Acute stress disorder
B) Agoraphobia
C) Factitious disorder
D) Generalized anxiety disorder
E) Major depressive disorder
F) Social phobia
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