True or False
When we are faced with a threatening event, our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline.
What is true; When faced with a threatening event such as a physical attack or a natural disaster, most people feel anxiety or fear. Our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline and our instincts take over. This gives us the strength we need to get out of the situation and survive.
Where can anxiety come from? a) Trauma b) Phobias c) Genetics d) All of the above
What is D, all of the above.
Anxiety is our body’s response to ______ and _______.
What is stress and danger.
Anxiety disorders are the same thing as everyday stress
What is false; Anxiety and stress problems can have a lot in common. The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
Which of the following are healthy things you can do about anxiety? a) Medication b) Drink c) Keep it to yourself d) Talking to your therapist
What is a & d.
Name at least two different types of anxiety disorders.
What is: generalized anxiety disorder; Panic disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Social anxiety disorder; Separation anxiety; Specific phobias; Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
This anxiety disorder is when a person is terrified of social settings because they feel other people are judging them and they fear they’ll embarrass themselves. This is a generalized anxiety.
What is Social anxiety. This is also known as social phobia.
Anxiety is the most common type of mental disorder affecting __% of Americans, in any given year. a)6% b)33% c)12% d)18%
What is d, 18%.
A person is afraid of spider, what type of therapy would you recommend that involves virtual reality?
What is exposure therapy.
The anxiety disorder is when someone has unusually high levels of anxiety and worry about aspects of daily life like health and well-being, finances, family or work. This is an example of a generalized anxiety disorder.
What is generalized anxiety disorder.
You may have an anxiety disorder if; a) You feel stressed for one test b) You experience an increase in heart rate c) It begins to affect your everyday life d) All of the above
What is c, when anxiety lasts for weeks or months, develops into a constant sense of dread or begins to affect your everyday life, you may have an anxiety disorder.
There are a number of things about who you are that can put you at greater risk of developing an anxiety disorder; name at least three.
What is: gender; age; personality factors; family history; social factors; occupation/occupational risk; and chronic illness.