Jan is experiencing pervasive feelings of stress, insecurity, inferiority, and dissatisfaction with life. She avoids any situation that increases these feelings of stress, such as skipping class on test days and withdrawing from her sociology class because a short speech was required during the semester. Jan is exhibiting symptoms of a(n)
A)persistent depressive disorder.
B)nervous breakdown.
C)anxiety-related problem.
D)borderline personality disorder.

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Jan's behaviors and feelings align with symptoms of an anxiety-related problem, as she actively avoids situations that could increase her stress and feelings of insecurity, which is characteristic of anxiety disorders.

Jan Is Experiencing Pervasive Feelings of Stress, Insecurity, Inferiority, and Dissatisfaction