AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Anxiety is considered disordered if it is
A
persistent and distressing
B
hard to control
C
genetically influenced
D
paired with depressive episodes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent and excessive worry that interferes with daily activities. This ongoing worry and tension may be accompanied by physical symptoms, such as restlessness, feeling on edge or easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension or problems sleeping.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anxiety becomes a disorder when it’s irrational, excessive and when it interferes with a person’s ability to function in daily life. Anxiety disorders include: Generalised anxiety disorder. Social phobias – fear of social situations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your anxiety, worry or physical symptoms cause you significant distress in social, work or other areas of your life. Worries can shift from one concern to another and may change with time and age.

Detailed explanation-5: -having a history of stressful or traumatic experiences, such as domestic violence, child abuse or bullying. having a painful long-term health condition, such as arthritis. having a history of drug or alcohol misuse.

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