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

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Free-floating anxiety refers to a state where a person experiences anxiety without any specific trigger or cause. Miguel's description of not knowing why he feels anxious and worrying all the time fits the definition of free-floating anxiety. The other options, normal, healthy, and restricted, do not accurately describe Miguel's experience as he is experiencing an excessive and unexplained level of anxiety.

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