Miguel has a great job,is well educated,and has a loving family.Despite these positive aspects of his life,he experiences anxiety every day.When asked by his therapist the reason for his anxiety,he says,"I don't know why.I don't have any reason to feel anxious,yet I worry all the time." The therapist diagnoses Miguel as having ______ anxiety.

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Free-floating anxiety is anxiety that is not tied to any particular situation or object and can be difficult to identify the source of the anxiety. Miguel's anxiety is not based on any specific reason or situation, which fits the definition of free-floating anxiety.

Miguel Has a Great Job,is Well Educated,and Has a Loving