Which of the following statements correctly defines the term anxiety?

a) Anxiety is a present-oriented reaction brought on by stress or fear that includes increased heart rate, enhanced muscle activity, and increased respiration.
b) Anxiety is a common emotion characterized by physical symptoms and thoughts or worries that something bad will happen.
c) People experiencing anxiety usually report a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort and a cascade of physical symptoms.
d) Anxiety is having apprehensive thoughts about the past that are considered to be unreasonable in light of the actual situation.


Ans: b) Anxiety is a common emotion characterized by physical symptoms and thoughts or worries that something bad will happen.

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