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When is a person said to be suffering from anxiety disorder?

  1. When a person experiences anxiety for a week at a stretch

  2. When anxiety destabilizes the normal activities

  3. When feeling of apprehension and fear are characterized by physical symptoms

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive feelings of apprehension and fear that are accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and trembling. While transient anxiety is normal, it becomes a disorder when these symptoms are persistent and distressing. Options A and B describe aspects that may contribute to diagnosis but don't define the disorder itself.

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