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What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Fast heartbeats, sleep disturbance, muscle tension (correct)

Laughing and singing

Eating and drinking excessively

Crying and yelling

Which of the following is a cognitive aspect of anxiety?

Fast heartbeats and muscle tension

Eating excessively and avoiding contact with stimulus

Running away and sweating

Catastrophic worry and hypervigilance (correct)

What is the lifetime prevalence of phobias?

7.4% (correct)

15.9%

3.2%

10.1%

According to the psychodynamic explanation, what are phobias a defense against?

Anxiety with a repressed ID impulse Signup and view all the answers

What is the behavioral explanation for the development of phobias?

Phobias are due to previous learning Signup and view all the answers

According to the biological explanation, what caused the monkey to fear the snake?

Observing another monkey's fear response Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common anxiety disorder in the UK?

Generalised Anxiety Disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in reducing anxiety?

Serotonin Signup and view all the answers

What is the key risk factor in Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) according to the text?

Controlling and overprotective parents Signup and view all the answers

What is the fear associated with Agoraphobia?

Fear of panic attacks Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by severe and persistent fear of social or performance situations?

Social Anxiety Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the main biological explanation for anxiety reduction according to the text?

Increased GABA levels Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is associated with repeated panic or anxiety attacks?

Panic Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive factor is associated with Social Anxiety Disorder according to the text?

Self-focused attention Signup and view all the answers