The central characteristic of anxiety disorders is:
A) the feeling of excessive anxiety in the absence of any real threat
B) fluctuating moods that are not related to events in the environment
C) the feeling of being anxious without the physical symptoms of anxiety
D) that the parasympathetic nervous system is in a state of chronic arousal

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The central characteristic of anxiety disorders is a persistent feeling of excessive anxiety or worry in situations where there is no real threat or danger. This disproportionate level of anxiety can interfere with daily life and be difficult to control.

The Central Characteristic of Anxiety Disorders Is