Question

Jennifer is preparing to give a very important public speech. While she is doing so, she experiences tension and anxiety. However, her tension and anxiety do not impair her ability to develop or give her speech well. Based on this information, which of the following best captures Jennifer's functioning? Jennifer likely would meet the criteria for having generalized anxiety disorder. Jennifer likey would meet the criteria for having a public speaking phobia. Jennifer likely would meet the criteria for having obsessive-compulsive disorder. Jennifer likely would not meet the criteria for having any anxiety disorder.

Answer 1

Ans - d. Jennifer likely would not meet the criteria for having an anxiety disorder.

For Generalized anxiety disorder according to DSM atleast 3 of the following sympotms should be present for minimum of 6 months.

Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge, Being easily fatigued,Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank,Irritability, Muscle tension,Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless, unsatisfying sleep).

There should be a presence of constant anxiety and worry.

And all this should disrupt their personal pr professional life in some way.

Even for public speaking phobia, the fear and anxiety caused by public speaking also disrupts the individuals performance.

Jennifer does not meet any criteria for any anxiety disorder or public speaking phobia.