Understanding Anxiety Levels and Mental Health Disorders
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Which of the following best describes anxiety?

  • A normal experience of day-to-day living
  • Necessary for survival
  • Apprehension, uneasiness, or dread from real or perceived threat (correct)
  • A reaction to a specific danger

    • In which level of anxiety does an individual perceive reality in sharp focus and demonstrate mild tension-relieving behaviors?

  • Mild anxiety (correct)
  • Panic
  • Moderate anxiety
  • Severe anxiety

    • What is a characteristic of moderate anxiety?

  • Physical symptoms include pounding heart and increased heart rate
  • Learning and problem-solving ability are slightly reduced (correct)
  • Tension-relieving behaviors are evident
  • Individual perceives reality in sharp focus

    • Which physical symptoms are associated with mild anxiety?

    <p>Slight discomfort and restlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes severe anxiety from moderate anxiety?

    <p>Reduced learning and problem-solving ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a reaction to a specific danger?

    <p>Fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most extreme level of anxiety according to the text?

    <p>Panic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of severe anxiety according to the text?

    <p>Scattered focus on many details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome involves preparation for defense and elevation of hormone levels?

    <p>Alarm reaction stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor in several anxiety disorders according to the text?

    <p>Excessive fear resulting in altered perceptions and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is mentioned as a part of the etiology of anxiety disorders?

    <p>Prenatal toxic exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of panic disorder according to the text?

    <p>Excessive fear leading to altered perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the defense mechanisms mentioned in the text?

    <p>Healthy coping styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does severe anxiety impair?

    <p>Problem-solving abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as one of the somatic symptoms that may escalate during severe anxiety according to the text?

    <p>[Hyperventilation]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the comorbidities frequently co-occurring with anxiety disorders according to the text?

    <p>Depressive disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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