One of the Main Functions That Worry Seems to Serve

question 81

Multiple Choice

One of the main functions that worry seems to serve in generalized anxiety disorder is

• A) it keeps people from feeling the emotional and physiological consequences of anxiety.
• B) it keeps people distracted from what is really bothering them.
• C) it prevents people with the disorder from developing depression.
• D) it keeps people with the disorder feeling happier than if they didn't worry.

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