In the current understanding of psychological disorders,_____ is thought to be a normal response to stress,but is problematic when it is _____.
A) a depressed mood; severe
B) a social phobia; experienced outside of American culture
C) anxiety; experienced excessively in the absence of a true threat
D) depression; experienced at least once a week

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Anxiety is a normal response to stress, but when it is experienced excessively or in the absence of a true threat, it becomes problematic and can be classified as a psychological disorder. The other options, such as depression and social phobia, may also be classified as psychological disorders but they do not have the same direct association with stress as anxiety does. Therefore, C is the best choice.

In the Current Understanding of Psychological Disorders,_____ Is Thought to Be