Sarah Has an Upcoming Exam That May Determine the Direction

Sarah has an upcoming exam that may determine the direction her career will take. Her anxiety level has never been as high as it has been the last few weeks. In this case, Sarah is NOT diagnosed with an anxiety disorder because ________________.

A) the frequency and intensity of the anxiety is in proportion to the perceived threat
B) the intensity but not the frequency of the anxiety is out of proportion to the perceived threat
C) the frequency but not the intensity of the anxiety is out of proportion to the perceived threat
D) the frequency and intensity of the anxiety are not a direct result of the perceived threat