Sam complains of muscular tension and a constant, nagging sense of worry or apprehension. These complaints reflect ______ of generalized anxiety disorder.

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Symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient, such as muscular tension and feelings of worry, which are characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder. Signs, on the other hand, are objective observations made by a clinician, such as elevated heart rate or blood pressure, which may or may not be present in patients with anxiety disorders. Self-reports are a type of symptom, as they involve the patient reporting their own experiences and feelings. Selfies, while they may be used as a form of self-reporting, are not relevant to the diagnosis or assessment of anxiety disorders.

Sam Complains of Muscular Tension and a Constant, Nagging Sense