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:

The correct answer is Option 2: Anxiety related to one's spiritual well-being and sense of meaning

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.