Reading Comprehension on Anxiety and History
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What is identified as a key reason people experience anxiety?

  • A lack of financial resources
  • Support from friends and family
  • The constant state of fear and self-blame (correct)
  • Busy lifestyles that distract from thoughts

Which characteristic is indicative of an anxious person?

  • Easily forgets to check their insurance
  • Avoids assessing risks while driving
  • Often takes risks without a second thought
  • Regularly keeps car insurance updated and responsible while driving (correct)

Why doesn't the writer consider savages and peasants anxious?

  • They live in isolation and do not engage with society.
  • They have fewer responsibilities.
  • They are preoccupied with their daily tasks. (correct)
  • They do not have access to information about the world.

What is a common consequence of anxiety on behavior mentioned?

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How does the writer define anxiety in relation to personal safety?

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What does the phrase 'something unspecified and undeterminable may go wrong' convey?

<p>An intuitive awareness of potential dangers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assumption about previous eras does the writer express?

<p>There is no one left to confirm their true nature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a side effect of increased awareness in modern society?

<p>An increase in feelings of distress and anxiety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do critics often label as the primary issue affecting modern man?

<p>Anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is mentioned as a contrast to the age of anxiety?

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According to the content, what is a significant fear experienced by the untouched savage in New Guinea?

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How does the anxiety of modern individuals differ from the concerns of peasant populations?

<p>Peasant populations face physical needs and safety threats. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the emotional state of the simple peasant as suggested in the text?

<p>Fearful and hungry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What underlying theme is suggested by the comparison between modern anxiety and historical contexts?

<p>Every age has its unique set of challenges. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emotional states are listed as the opposites of anxiety?

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Which statement reflects a misconception about pre-modern societies as discussed?

<p>They experienced less strife than modern man. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the feeling of anxiety in individuals according to the content?

<p>An undefined sense of unease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does excessive anxiety potentially affect a person's driving behavior?

<p>They might refuse to drive altogether. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a hopeful outcome for society concerning mental health?

<p>Greater access to genuine mental health care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an anxious state, why do individuals maintain high levels of caution, such as checking their car brakes?

<p>They feel a sense of impending doom that motivates vigilance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor causing anxiety as highlighted in the content?

<p>Uncertainty about who or what to blame (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a contributor to anxiety?

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How do people who do not experience enough anxiety typically behave while driving?

<p>They take excessive risks, increasing accident likelihood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the increase in people consulting psychiatrists indicate about society?

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Flashcards

Anxiety

A state of unease, worry, or fear, often without a specific cause.

Relative safety

A state where one may not be in imminent danger.

Anxiety's connection to safety

In a relatively safe world, anxiety arises from the awareness of potential problems and risks.

Locus of anxiety

The source or cause of anxiety is often vague or difficult to pinpoint by the anxious person.

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Impact of Good Times

Good times can lead to anxiety due to the recognition that good times don't last.

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Impact of Bad Times

Bad times may lead to anxiety due to the potential for further deterioration.

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Anxious behavior (safe driving)

Anxious people often take precautions to avoid accidents, such as regularly maintaining vehicles and driving cautiously.

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Over-anxious behavior

People excessively anxious about safety can create complications in their routine lives by refusing to drive or drive extremely cautiously, increasing the risk of accidents.

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Our Age of Anxiety

The current era, characterized by a pervasive feeling of worry and fear, often without a specific cause.

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Cause of Anxiety: Knowledge of possibilities

The awareness of all the things that could go wrong or the potential for disruptions, due to a relatively safe and secure environment.

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Anxiety & the Savage/Peasant

People who lead simple lives, relying on daily tasks for survival, are less susceptible to anxiety because they are preoccupied with immediate needs.

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Anxiety's Impact on Behavior

Anxiety often manifests in cautious and protective behaviors, aiming to minimize risks and ensure safety.

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Good Times & Anxiety

Even in good times, anxiety can arise from the understanding that these times may be temporary, prompting concern about potential future disruptions.

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Bad Times & Anxiety

Bad times also contribute to anxiety as they create worry about potential worsening of situations or the possibility of further troubles.

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Anxiety's Locus

The source or trigger of anxiety can often be vague or difficult to pinpoint by the anxious person, making it challenging to address.

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Anxiety: A State of Mind

Anxiety is not necessarily a sign of weakness or disorder, but more of a natural human response to complex realities and uncertainties.

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Modern anxieties

Modern people are often characterized by anxiety, which is seen as a defining feature of our current age. This is often contrasted with past eras, presumed to have been less fraught with anxieties.

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Counter-arguments to the anxiety claim

Critics argue that anxiety is unique to modern times. They point to past societies where people were less anxious, emphasizing simplicity and security. This argument uses romanticized images of past cultures to suggest that anxiety is a modern ailment.

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The reality of 'simple' life

Contrary to romanticized views, people in seemingly 'simpler' times often faced significant anxieties and dangers. For example, survival was a constant concern, as was the threat of violence or natural disasters.

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Savages' anxieties

Savages living in untouched environments often experience fear, not anxiety. They are concerned about immediate threats, like attacks or supernatural forces. Their fear is tangible and real.

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Peasants' anxieties

Peasant populations in many parts of the world experience hunger and poverty as their main anxieties. They worry about basic necessities like food, shelter, and safety, and are less concerned with modern issues like career choices.

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The Modern 'Good Times'

Modern society often faces anxiety despite having access to resources and relative safety- this is because good times are often perceived as impermanent, creating anxieties about the future.

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The Modern 'Bad Times'

During difficult times, modern anxieties can escalate due to the perception that things could worsen. This fear of further deterioration contributes to a feeling of being trapped.

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Anxiety and Safety

Modern society offers relative safety compared to past eras, but this very safety creates its own set of anxieties. We are aware of potential threats, even if they're not immediate.

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Study Notes

Reading Comprehension Exam Notes

  • Anxiety as a Defining Trait: Critics often characterize modern times as the "age of anxiety," contrasting it with supposed eras of security and trust.
  • Contrast with Past Eras: Critics posit that previous ages valued trust, self-confidence, and self-direction, overlooking hardships faced in those times.
  • Misconception of Past Life: Descriptions of simpler times (e.g., South Sea islanders, peasants, craftsmen) are often idealized, ignoring potential hardships like fear of enemies, hunger, and violence. Evidence suggests those periods were not as idyllic as portrayed.
  • Anxiety's Source: Anxiety isn't necessarily tied to a specific locus (place or person), but rather a feeling that something negative or uncertain might happen. This uncertainty can arise even in seemingly stable situations.
  • Modern Anxieties: Modern anxieties stem from the awareness of potential for both good times and bad, the fear of the unknown and the knowledge that those good times might end. People are concerned about issues like war, famine, political instability, and even the possibility of global catastrophe.
  • Anxiety and Safety: Anxiety implies a certain level of perceived safety. It is the relative ease of life and the lack of imminent threats that lead to feelings of anxiety that something could go wrong.
  • Modern Anxiety and Wellbeing: Current levels of anxiety should not necessarily be seen as problems because people now have possible solutions for many issues and hope for future wellbeing. Elevated rates of consultations with mental health professionals can be an indication of the desire and potential for better mental health and wellbeing.
  • Vocabulary:
    • Repudiate: Reject
    • Castigate: Criticize
    • Trust: Faith
    • Stoop: Bend down
    • Meager: Small or poor
    • Blame: Excuse
    • Unease: Anxiety
    • Toll: Loss or deaths
    • Consult: Seek advice
    • Menace: Threat

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This quiz examines the themes of anxiety in modern times compared to past eras. It highlights misconceptions about historical life and explores the sources of modern anxieties. Test your understanding of these concepts in reading comprehension.

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