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Understanding Relationships with Peers — Unit test

Question 5 • [HSHEAC] Health Sem 1 (26-27)

Miriam recently lost a considerable amount of weight. Her heart races when she gets on the bus for school, and she gets frequent headaches. Her mind is constantly focused on negative thoughts about school.Miriam’s symptoms are signs that she should seek professional help for which mental health condition?

Answer
A
apathy
B
anxiety
C
sensitivity
D
impulsiveness

Explanation

A racing heart in a stressful situation, frequent headaches, and persistent negative thoughts about school can be signs of anxiety. Significant weight loss is also a reason to seek professional help. The best answer is anxiety; apathy, sensitivity, and impulsiveness do not best describe this cluster of symptoms.

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