AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by:
A
A continuous state of tension, apprehension, and autonomic nervous system arousal
B
Offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person
C
Hyperactive, wildly optimistic states of emotion
D
Alternations between extreme hopelessness and unrealistic optimism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD, is an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.

Detailed explanation-2: -ANXIETY AND ANXIETY DISORDERS As a mood state or feeling state, anxiety usually refers to the experience of fear, apprehensiveness, nervousness, panic, restlessness, tension, and agitation (69).

Detailed explanation-3: -A disorder characterized by persistent or recurrent signs and symptoms mediated by the autonomic nervous system, excluding pain but including palpitation, hyperventilation, or nausea.

Detailed explanation-4: -Autonomic arousal disorder is pervasive autonomic arousability (AA) which is characterized by increased heart rate and palpitations, respiratory issues (like hyperventilation), stomach issues (nausea/vomiting), the need to urinate, and flushed skin. This condition is associated with anxiety and panic disorders.

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