Since June 2020, Robert has been experiencing episodes ofextreme anxiety accompanied by physical symptoms, specificallyincreased heart rate and respiration, shortness of breath,sweating, dizziness and an overall sense of doom. These symptomsonset within minutes and sometimes come “out of the blue” but mostof the time the symptoms onset while Robert is thinking aboutCOVID-19 and the implications on his life.
a.) What is the most likely diagnosis for Robert? (5 marks).
b.) Considering the mechanisms of action for anxiety(explanations) discussed in the textbook and lecture,describe how Robert’s environment and/or thoughts about COVID-19may be related to his symptoms. (20 marks)
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