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

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Daniel Rangel · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Benito's symptoms of feeling on edge, trouble sleeping, and constant worrying for more than 6 months are all indicative of generalized anxiety disorder. Social phobia would involve a fear of social situations specifically, bipolar disorder involves mood swings and periods of mania and depression, and agoraphobia involves a fear of leaving one's home or safe place.

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