Problem

Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 4 Problem 12TY

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution 1

Anxiety is a future oriented response that people experience when encounter a new situation or anticipate a life-changing event like marriage.

Anxiety disorder as the name indicates it is the extreme feeling of fear and anxious for even a small issue. Thus it is combination of mental illness and distress that makes one carry on normally in their lives. There are different types of anxiety like panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia etc.

Panic disorder as the name indicates the person experience recurrent panic attacks and the person suddenly have intense fear and terror without any reason.

Hence the option a is not correct.

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder that is usually caused by the panic disorder or irrational fear. They also face difficulty in being safe in the public and also in public places. But in some cases there is an evident that it may also be caused by bullying and abuse experiences.

Hence the option b is not correct.

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by the excessive anxiety and worry for more days and lasts at least for 6 months for more general events like work and school performances, future of a business, neighborhood issues etc.

Hence the option c is not correct.

In social anxiety disorder the anxiety is severe and may also cause panic attacks. They feel anxiety and tension before an event has taken place. If they are shamed these people become more stressed and depressed and enter into negative emotions and make the life difficult.

Hence the correct option is .

Add your Solution
Textbook Solutions and Answers Search
Solutions For Problems in Chapter 4