According to your text, which physiological measure consistently distinguishes individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) from non-anxious normal subjects

This question lacks options, options are: a. Decreased EEG beta activity b. Increased muscle tension c. Heightened autonomic arousal d. Increased heart rate. The correct answer is b.

Explanation:

Muscle tension refers to muscle stiffness caused by a continuous contraction of one or more muscles. It is manifested by small nodules or bumps detectable by touch. This tension can affect any muscle, but it tends to develop primarily in the cervix, uterus, trapezius, lower back and legs. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by chronic and persistent worry. In many cases, patients with this disorder get irritated for no reason, tend to feel tired and unmotivated, have trouble concentrating, continually suffer from muscle tension in the shoulders and neck more than in other parts of the body, have sensations in the head, sometimes as tight, tingling and sensitivity, even just by touching the hair feel pain.

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