For the past 3 years, a 24-year-old college student has suffered from chronic headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, ringing ears, and constipation. He is incensed when his primary physician recommends a psychiatric evaluation because no organic cause for his symptoms could be found. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Somatization disorder
B. Specific phobia
C. Dysthymia
D. Conversion disorder
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Regarding the etiology of anxiety disorders, which brain structures are involved?
A. Amygdala
B. Pre frontal cortex
C. Hippocampus
D. All of them
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