Paul Works in a Cookie Factory That Is About to Be

Multiple Choice

Paul works in a cookie factory that is about to be closed down as the unfortunate outcome of a lengthy legal battle between multiple stakeholders. He perceives such an outcome as threatening and has been experiencing considerable emotional turmoil fearing the inevitable. Within the scope of psychology, which of the following terms best describes the unpleasant and emotional reaction that Paul has in this instance?

A) Stress
B) Insomnia
C) Illness anxiety disorder
D) Dissociative fugue