It has been suggested that chronic anxiety is the result of
A) repeated pairing of a common stimulus with an unpleasant response.
B) the occurrence of one predictable negative event.
C) repeated exposure to aversive stimuli that are unpredictable and random.
D) second-order conditioning and stimulus generalization.

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Chronic anxiety is often linked to repeated exposure to aversive stimuli that are unpredictable and random, making it difficult for individuals to anticipate and prepare for these stressors, thereby contributing to ongoing anxiety.

It Has Been Suggested That Chronic Anxiety Is the Result