Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Read the passage below and answer the questions as instructed:-

Driving back home Shriya experienced increased heart beat, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, palpitations and she started having a feeling of discomfort. She was so scared that she stopped the car and sat on the pavement. In the next few months, frequency of these attacks increased, and the fear of being caught in the traffic was so high that she stopped driving. She felt that she was going crazy and losing control on herself.

High level of anxiety that is distressing and interferes with effective functioning indicates:

Options:

Examination Anxiety

Normal Anxiety

Psychotic Disorder

Anxiety Disorder’

Correct Answer:

Anxiety Disorder’

Explanation:

High levels of anxiety that are distressing and interfere with effective functioning indicate an 'Anxiety Disorder.

The passage describes a person who is experiencing a high level of anxiety that is distressing and interferes with their effective functioning. This is a classic symptom of an anxiety disorder.