AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Children may manifest their anxiety somewhat differently from adults. As well as shrinking from interactions, they may be more likely to cry or ‘freeze’ or have behavioural outbursts such as tantrums. They may also be less likely to acknowledge that their fears are irrational when they are away from a social situation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Perhaps the biggest difference in anxiety in children and adults is the ability to recognize and express anxiety. Children have a more difficult time vocalizing their feelings, while adults are able to verbally acknowledge that they are anxious.

Detailed explanation-3: -Children with social anxiety usually: have difficulty meeting other children or joining in groups. have a limited number of friends. avoid social situations where they might be the focus of attention or stand out from others – for example, asking or answering questions in class.

Detailed explanation-4: -There’s no one thing that causes social anxiety disorder. Genetics likely has something to do with it: If you have a family member with social phobia, you’re more at risk of having it, too. It could also be linked to having an overactive amygdala–the part of the brain that controls your fear response.

Detailed explanation-5: -Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a newer term that includes nervousness in any social setting, including smaller or one-on-one social engagements. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) causes feelings of anxiety or excessive worry over everyday events or the future, in and out of social settings.