Leo worries all of the time. He worries about his money, his children, and his dog. He cannot identify the specific source of his worry, but rather feels an overall sense of constant concern. Leo's symptoms sound most like
A) panic disorder
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder
C) generalized anxiety disorder
D) a dissociative disorder
Answer: C
Rationale: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves frequently elevated levels of anxiety that are not directed at or limited to any particular situation.
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