Fear differs from anxiety in that:A) fear is a response to a specific threat, whereas anxiety is more general.B) anxiety is more likely to lead to aggression than is fear.C) fear is a response to an inanimate threat, whereas anxiety is a response to an interpersonal threat.D) anxiety is an immediate response, whereas fear is more vague.

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Fear differs from anxiety in that:A)  fear is a response to a specific threat, whereas anxiety is more general.B)  anxiety is more likely to lead to aggression than is fear.C)  fear is a response to an inanimate threat, whereas anxiety is a response to an interpersonal threat.D)  anxiety is an immediate response, whereas fear is more vague.

Abhishek Mundada · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Fear is a response to a specific, identifiable threat, whereas anxiety is a more diffuse, often future-oriented emotion without a specific or immediate threat.

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