Anna has been extremely anxious and worried for at least six months. Her concentration is poor, her mood is irritable, and she always seems to be breathless with profuse sweating and a rapid heart rate. Anna is most likely suffering from a __________ disorder.
A)factitious
B)generalized anxiety
C)dissociative
D)cyclothymic

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Anna's symptoms, including prolonged anxiety and worry, poor concentration, irritability, breathlessness, profuse sweating, and a rapid heart rate, align with the characteristics of a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about various topics, events, or activities lasting more than six months.

Anna Has Been Extremely Anxious and Worried for at Least