5 Questions
What is the key difference between fear and anxiety?
Fear is a reaction to a specific and present threat, while anxiety is an apprehension of an unspecified or unknown future danger.
What are the symptoms associated with moderate anxiety?
Selective inattention to details, problem solving is hampered, and lost ability to pay attention to surroundings.
At what point does anxiety become problematic?
When cognitive, physical, and behavioral symptoms are excessive and persistent, causing significant distress and impeding social roles.
What is the role of worry in anxiety?
Worry involves uncontrollable thoughts/images focused on potentially negative outcomes.
What are the key features of anxiety responses?
Discomfort, restlessness, irritability, and foot tapping.
Test your knowledge of anxiety-related disorders and the universal human emotions of fear and worry in this quiz for NUR361 Week 11. Explore the differences between fear and anxiety, and understand their adaptive roles in responding to threats.
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