All except which of the following are considered clinical symptoms of anxiety?
A) Palpitations
B) Extreme restlessness
C) Motor excitement
D) Tearfulness and sadness
Ans: D
The clinical symptoms of anxiety are numerous. They are generally classified as physiologic, psychological or emotional, behavioral, and intellectual or cognitive responses to stress. The clinical symptoms may vary according to the level of anxiety exhibited by the client. Tearfulness and sadness are symptoms of depression, not of anxiety.
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