The individual who has an uncomfortable feeling of tension, apprehension, or unexplained dread is said to be experiencing which one of the following?

A. Mania Mania is characterized by elevated mood, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and decreased need for sleep—not dread or apprehension. B. Anger Anger is a response to a perceived threat or frustration, often with outward expression—not internal apprehension or dread. C. Anxiety Anxiety is defined as a vague, uneasy feeling of tension, fear, or apprehension often without a clear cause. D. Depression Depression involves persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest—not specifically apprehension or dread.