20 Questions
What is the primary function of anxiety in normal levels?
To help individuals plan for the future
What distinguishes anxiety disorders from normal anxiety?
Anxiety disorders involve overwhelming and hard to control anxiety
Which of the following is a characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder?
Worrying excessively about a number of different things
What is the duration of excessive anxiety and worry required for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder?
At least six months
What is a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?
Fatigue
What is the category in the DSM-5-TR that includes generalized anxiety disorder?
Anxiety Disorders
How do individuals with generalized anxiety disorder typically respond to their worries?
They find it difficult or impossible to turn off their worries
What is a consequence of generalized anxiety disorder on sleep patterns?
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
How does the level of worry in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder compare to others?
It is more excessive than others
What is the frequency of anxiety and worry required for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder?
More days than not for a good proportion of the day
What percentage of the population has met the criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder at some point in their lifetime?
5.7%
What is a characteristic of individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
They are more sensitive and vigilant towards possible threats.
What may be a reason why people with GAD worry excessively?
To gain control over unpredictable experiences.
What is a possible consequence of worrying about catastrophic outcomes?
It takes them away from important things they should be paying attention to in the moment.
What is a common feature of the catastrophic outcomes people with GAD worry about?
They are very unlikely to happen.
What can reinforce the act of worrying in individuals with GAD?
When the catastrophic event does not materialize.
Why do people with GAD often miss out on many enjoyable events in their lives?
Because they are preoccupied with worries about the events.
What is a potential reason why people with GAD worry as a way to avoid feeling distressed?
Because worrying distracts them from the emotional symptoms of anxiety.
What is the result of excessive 'What if?' thinking in individuals with GAD?
It takes them away from important things they should be paying attention to in the moment.
What can happen when an individual with GAD attributes a positive outcome to their worrying?
They learn that their worrying is effective in controlling outcomes.
Test your knowledge of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder, as outlined in the DSM-5-TR. Learn how anxiety can be both normal and overwhelming, and how it affects daily life.
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