Which item is listed as a feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

• A. Panic Attacks Occur as the Primary Symptom
• B. Excessive Worry About a Number of Different Things
• C. Delusional Beliefs
• D. Compulsive Rituals

Answer: (B)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is defined by persistent, excessive worry about many different aspects of life, rather than about a single feared object or situation. The item describing excessive worry across multiple domains matches this core pattern: the worry is broad, difficult to control, and lasts most days for a prolonged period (typically six months or more). This contrasts with other conditions where the primary feature is different—panic attacks are central to panic disorder, delusional beliefs indicate a psychotic disorder, and compulsive rituals are characteristic of OCD. So the option that highlights worry about a number of different things captures the hallmark feature of GAD.