Benito wakes up each morning feeling on edge. He has trouble sleeping because he is consumed by worrying. For more than 6 months he has felt nervous at work, nervous at home, and nervous in most settings. Benito is exhibiting symptoms associated with __________.

A. social phobia
B. bipolar disorder
C. generalized anxiety disorder
D. agoraphobia


Answer: C

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