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Fear is a cognitive response to threat, while anxiety is a reaction to immediate danger.
Fear is associated with muscle tension, while anxiety is associated with autonomic arousal.
Fear is an adaptive emotional state, while anxiety is intense and chronic.
Fear is a reaction to immediate threat, while anxiety is anticipation of future threat. (correct)

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Fear is a reaction to an immediate, present threat.

Anxiety is the anticipation of a future threat; it's less immediate.

Worry is a cognitive response involving thoughts and mental problem-solving related to a potential threat.

Panic Disorder is rare among children, according to DSM-5.

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Anxiety disorders affect approximately 5% of children.

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Fear is a response to a real or perceived threat, whereas anxiety is a response to a anticipated threat or a vague sense of uncertainty.
Worry is a cognitive component of anxiety, characterized by repetitive and negative thoughts about the future.

According to the DSM-5, Selective Mutism is a rare anxiety disorder in children.
The point prevalence of anxiety disorders in children is approximately 8-12%.
The prevalence of anxiety disorders in adolescents is increasing, with approximately 25-30% of adolescents experiencing an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime.