All of the following statements regarding generalized anxiety disorder are true EXCEPT

A) Its sufferers feel worry, anxiety and pessimism even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.
B) Physical symptoms, such as headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty swallowing often accompany the anxiety.
C) It affects twice as many men as women.
D) It can be diagnosed when the symptoms last six months or more.


Answer: C

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