Psychological disorders involving episodes of apprehension,tension,or uneasiness,stemming from the anticipation of danger,are known collectively as ____ disorders.
A) anxiety
B) major depressive
C) mind-mood
D) systematic
E) panic

Question

Psychological disorders involving episodes of apprehension,tension,or uneasiness,stemming from the anticipation of danger,are known collectively as ____ disorders. 
A) ​anxiety  
B) ​major depressive  
C) ​mind-mood  
D) ​systematic 
E) ​panic

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The given description corresponds to anxiety disorders, which are characterized by excessive and persistent worry, fear, or unease about a variety of situations, objects, or events. These disorders may cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. Major depressive disorder is a separate class of disorders that involve persistent low mood and loss of interest or pleasure. Mind-mood and systematic are not recognized categories of psychological disorders. Panic disorder is a specific type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks.

Psychological Disorders Involving Episodes of Apprehension,tension,or Uneasiness,stemming from the Anticipation