A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by a. offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person.
b. a continuous state of tension, apprehension, and autonomic nervous system arousal.
c. hyperactive, wildly optimistic states of emotion.
d. alternations between extreme hopelessness and unrealistic optimism.
e. a chronic lack of guilt feelings.

B. a continuous state of tension, apprehension, and autonomic nervous system arousal

Explanation:

Option B is correct. The generalized anxiety disorder is a disorder that is so severe that it causes interference in the persons daily activities. Some of the signs in a person included worrying greatly, restlessness and also being unable to concentrate. These people worry about a lot of things like money, work, family etc. This disorder can happen at any age. Exposure to stressful situations triggers it.

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