A female college student is seeking help from the counseling center for test anxiety.She reports that during an exam,she "freezes," and says,"It feels like the time I have to take the exam is racing by,and I can't answer any of the questions when I know the answers." Which level of anxiety is the client experiencing?

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These are typical symptoms when someone experiences a severe level of anxiety.During mild anxiety,the perceptual field is broad;moderate anxiety is the best state for problem solving and learning because perception is focused;panic results in totally scattered or closed perception,and problem solving is nearly impossible.

A Female College Student Is Seeking Help from the Counseling