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.
Identify which of these is not an anxiety disorder?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Option (1) Generalised Anxiety disorder An anxiety disorder (Incorrect). It consists of prolonged, vague, unexplained and intense fears that are not attached to any particular object, with worry about the future, hypervigilance and motor tension.
Option (2) Separation anxiety disorder An anxiety disorder (Incorrect). It is named as another type of anxiety disorder: the person is fearful and anxious about separation from attachment figures to an extent that is not appropriate for her or his age.
Option (3) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Not an anxiety disorder (Correct). ADHD is one of the disorders of childhood that show up as deficits or excesses in behaviour. Its two main features are inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity: the child cannot sustain mental effort, is easily distracted and cannot control immediate reactions. Fear and worry are not its core.
Option (4) Agoraphobia An anxiety disorder (Incorrect). It is one of the three main types of phobia: a fear of entering unfamiliar situations, so that many people with it are afraid of leaving their home.
NCERT (2025-26): “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.…” “Anxiety Disorders … Phobias can be grouped into three main types, i.e. specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia. Specific phobias are the most commonly occurring type of phobia. This group includes irrational fears such as intense fear of a certain type of animal, or of being in an enclosed space. Intense and incapacitating fear and embarrassment when dealing with others characterises social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Agoraphobia is the term used when people develop a fear of entering unfamiliar situations. Many people with agoraphobia are afraid of leaving their home. So their ability to carry out normal life activities is severely limited.…” “Anxiety Disorders … Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is another type of anxiety disorder. Individuals with separation anxiety disorder are fearful and anxious about separation from attachment figures to an extent that is developmentally not appropriate.…” “Neurodevelopmental Disorders … We will now discuss several disorders like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and Specific Learning Disorder. These disorders, if not attended, can lead to more serious and chronic disorders as the child moves into adulthood. The two main features of ADHD are inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity.…” |