A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by
A) offensive an unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy person
B) a continuous state of tension, apprehension, and autonomic nervous system arousal
C) a persistent irrational fear and avoidance of some object activity or situation
D) nightmares, social withdrawal, jump anxiety, and/or insomnia.
Answer: B) a continuous state of tension, apprehension, and autonomic nervous system arousal
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