Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Rahim constantly keeps worrying about his future all the time, and has apprehensions about his admission, to any college. Rahim also constantly scans his environment for danger. Which type of psychological disorders is reflected in Rahim's case?

Options:

Panic disorder

Specific Rhobia

Agoraphobia

Generalised anxiety disorder

Correct Answer:

Generalised anxiety disorder

Explanation:

There are many types of anxiety disorders. They include generalised anxiety disorder, which consists of prolonged, vague, unexplained and intense fears that are not attached to any particular object. The symptoms include worry and apprehensive feelings about the future; hypervigilance, which involves constantly scanning the environment for dangers. It is marked by motor tension, as a result of which the person is unable to relax, is restless, and visibly shaky and tense.