For a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) the DSM-5 requires that the anxiety must be present more days than not for a period of at least

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To diagnose generalized anxiety disorder, the DSM-5 requires the anxiety to be present more days than not for at least six months. This duration cutoff distinguishes GAD from normal everyday worries and allows for the distinction between acute and chronic anxiety. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

For a Diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) the DSM-5