Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:
Existential anxiety, according to Frankl, refers to which of the following?
Options:
Anxiety arising from physical and psychological problems
Anxiety related to one's spiritual well-being and sense of meaning
Generalized anxiety disorder
Anxiety caused by societal expectations and pressures
Correct Answer:
Anxiety related to one's spiritual well-being and sense of meaning
Explanation:
Frankl emphasized the role of spiritual anxieties in leading to meaninglessness, which may be referred to as existential anxiety. It refers to neurotic anxiety of spiritual origin, arising from a lack of meaning and purpose in life.