Which of the following statements about anxiety are correct?
(A) A student's anxiety before an examination that pushes her to prepare well is normal and expected.
(B) Anxiety indicates an anxiety disorder when it is high, distressing and interferes with effective functioning.
(C) Anxiety disorders are the least common category of psychological disorders.
(D) Generalised anxiety disorder consists of intense fears that are attached to one particular object.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A and B only
(A) A student's anxiety before an examination that pushes her to prepare well is normal and expected. — Correct. Anxiety before an examination is normal and expected. It can even motivate a person to do the task well.
(B) Anxiety indicates an anxiety disorder when it is high, distressing and interferes with effective functioning. — Correct. Anxiety becomes a disorder when its level is high, it causes distress and it gets in the way of effective functioning.
(C) Anxiety disorders are the least common category of psychological disorders. — Incorrect. One word is changed. Anxiety disorders are the most common category of psychological disorders.
(D) Generalised anxiety disorder consists of intense fears that are attached to one particular object. — Incorrect. Generalised anxiety disorder means prolonged, vague, unexplained and intense fears that are not attached to any particular object. A fear tied to one object or situation is a phobia.
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