You are assigned to work with a client who has selective inattention, is focused on immediate concerns, and has a narrowed perceptual field. Identify the level of anxiety that BEST reflects your client's level of anxiety
a. mild
b. moderate
c. severe
d. panic
B
In moderate anxiety, the person focuses only on the immediate concerns. The perceptual field is narrowed and the individual exhibits selective inattention.
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