What is Anxiety?
Multiple Choice
Anxiety Disorders
True or False
The Truth About Anxiety
100

Is Anxiety a thought, emotion, or behavior?

Emotion

100

Where can anxiety come from? a) Trauma b) Phobias c) Genetics d) All of the above

What is D, all of the above.

100

What anxiety disorder is it when a person has panic attacks and is afraid of having more panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden, unexpected rush of intense anxiety symptoms that can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.

What is Panic disorder, but not everyone who has panic attacks has panic disorder.

100

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.

100

Signs of anxiety

What are recurring fears and worries about routine parts of every day life, Changes in behavior, such as irritability, Avoiding activities, school, or social interactions, Dropping grades or school avoidance, Trouble sleeping or concentrating, Substance use or other risky behaviors, Chronic physical complaints, such as fatigue, headaches, or stomachaches.

200

What is the difference between anxiety and fear?

What is: Anxiety involves apprehension about a future threat, whereas Fear is a response to an immediate threat. 

200

Which of the following are healthy things you can do about anxiety? a)Exercise b) Use substances c)Keep it to yourself d) Screaming

What is a & d, there are some things you can do on your own to help keep you feeling better. Regular exercise, eating well, managing stress, spending time with friends and family, spirituality, and monitoring your use of alcohol and other drugs can help keep anxiety from getting worse or coming back. Talking to your doctor, asking questions, and feeling in charge of your own health are also very important. Always talk to your doctor about what you’re doing on your own.

200

What anxiety disorder is it when someone is a part of, or witnesses one or more traumatic events. Which can cause harm to their mental health, including symptoms such as nightmares and flashbacks.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); some examples of traumatic events are war, assault and other crimes, accidents and natural disasters. In addition to other symptoms, a person suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder can relive these events long after they’re over, through nightmares and flashbacks.

200

4.4 million children, aged 3-17 years, have an anxiety disorder.

What is true. 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety. 

200

Name two different things you can do about anxiety.

What is counselling, medications, support groups, and different types of self-help, coping skills etc.

300

Name at least two different types of anxiety. 

What is: generalized anxiety disorder; Panic disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Social anxiety disorder; Separation anxiety; Specific phobias; Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 

300

What influences can put you at greater risk of developing anxiety disorder? a) Gender b) Social Support c) Personality Factors d) All of the above

What is D, all of the above.

300

What anxiety disorder is it when a person is terrified of social settings because they feel other people are judging them and they fear they’ll embarrass themselves.

What is Social anxiety. This is also known as social phobia.

300

It is better to have some anxiety before a test than no anxiety.

True: Anxiety is adaptive and motivates us to study.
300

What are the physical responses to your body when you worry. 

Name your body cues when you start to worry too much.

400

Name 3 positive coping strategies for dealing with anxiety.

What is talking to a loved one, fidget toys, thought challenging work, exercising, writing, self-care, etc.

400

Anxiety is the most common type of mental disorder affecting __% of US's population, in any given year. a)6% b)33% c)12.5% d)18.1%

What is D, 18.1%

400

What anxiety disorder is it when a person has recurring, unpleasant thoughts, like thinking their hands are always dirty. As a result, they may develop repetitive and time-consuming behaviors to try and reduce anxiety or distress, like washing their hands hundreds of times a day.

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); when a person has recurring, unpleasant thoughts (these are called obsessions), like thinking their hands are always dirty. As a result, they may develop repetitive and time-consuming behaviours to try and reduce anxiety or distress (these are called compulsions), like washing their hands hundreds of times a day.

400
Anxiety is not heritable/genetic.
What is false; anxiety can be passed on genetically. If someone in your immediate or extended family has had problems with anxiety, then you may be more likely to develop an anxiety issue.
400

When does anxiety become a problem?

What is: when it stops you from doing everyday activities; when it goes off and there is no real danger; and when it happens frequently.

500

What causes anxiety? 

anything and everything! genetics, trauma, perfectionism, people pleasing, wanting to fit in, etc. 

500

What else can you experience when having anxiety a). Depression b). Fear c). irritability d). all of the above 

What is d, you can experience all of these feelings when experiencing anxiety 

500

What anxiety disorder is it when someone has unusually high levels of anxiety and worry about aspects of daily life like health and well-being, finances, family or work.

What is generalized anxiety disorder.

500

When you're anxious, all your other senses are diminished.

What is false; adrenaline starts running and your senses become more alert.

500

What's causing the rise in teenagers with severe anxiety?

What are High expectations and pressure to succeed, A world that feels scary and threatening, Social media.

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