Tim Has Been Worried About His Grades for More Than

Tim has been worried about his grades for more than three months. After hearing about the diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder he becomes convinced that this is what he has. After seeing a mental health professional, what is he told?

A) He is actually suffering from the early stages of panic disorder.
B) His concern over grades is more indicative of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) He does not meet the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder in terms of length of time and number of worries.
D) The focus of his worry suggests that he is suffering from a phobic reaction rather than a generalized anxiety disorder.