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 describes Miguel as having ________ anxiety.
A) free-floating
B) normal
C) healthy
D) restricted

Question

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 describes Miguel as having ________ anxiety.
A) free-floating 
B) normal
C) healthy
D) restricted

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is not linked to a specific or identifiable cause. Miguel's anxiety does not seem to be tied to any particular situation or circumstance, which is consistent with free-floating anxiety.

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