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UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY AND MENTAL HEALTH
CARE STRATEGIES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (225)
Anxiety State of uneasiness and ANS activation.
Triggers of Anxiety Factors causing anxiety, like noise or discomfort.
Stress Theory Selye's model: alarm, resistance, exhaustion.
Biological Theory Anxiety influenced by genetics and neurochemicals.
Personality Theory Anxiety linked to personality and temperament.
Psychoanalytic Theory Freud's view on repression causing anxiety.
Behavioural Theory Anxiety learned and can be
unlearned. Anxiety Disorder Disproportionate dread
affecting functioning.
Autonomic Anxiety Disorder
Nervous System
Responses
Generalised
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Fight or flight
reactions:
increased HR, Excessive worry difficult to control.
RR.
DSM-5 Classification Standard criteria for diagnosing mental
disorders. Panic Attack Sudden severe anxiety with peak
symptoms.
Includes palpitations, sweating,
and shortness of breath.
Symptoms of Panic Attack
Relaxation Therapy Technique to reduce anxiety through
relaxation. Coping Strategies Methods developed to manage
anxiety effectively. Anxiolytics Medications used to relieve
anxiety symptoms.
Age and Anxiety Anxiety prevalence increases with older age.
Sleep Disturbance Issues with falling or staying asleep.
Muscle Tension Physical tightness often associated with anxiety.
Irritability Increased sensitivity or anger due to anxiety.
Derealisation Feeling detached from reality during anxiety.
Depersonalisation Feeling disconnected from oneself during
anxiety. Fear of Dying Intense dread related to mortality
concerns.
Panic Disorder Recurrent panic attacks with persistent worry.
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UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY AND MENTAL HEALTH
CARE STRATEGIES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (225)
Anxiety State of uneasiness and ANS activation.
Triggers of Anxiety Factors causing anxiety, like noise or discomfort.
Stress Theory Selye's model: alarm, resistance, exhaustion.
Biological Theory Anxiety influenced by genetics and neurochemicals.
Personality Theory Anxiety linked to personality and temperament.
Psychoanalytic Theory Freud's view on repression causing anxiety.
Behavioural Theory Anxiety learned and can be
unlearned. Anxiety Disorder Disproportionate dread
affecting functioning.
Autonomic Anxiety Disorder
Nervous System
Responses
Generalised
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AM
Fight or flight
reactions:
increased HR, Excessive worry difficult to control.
RR.
DSM-5 Classification Standard criteria for diagnosing mental
disorders. Panic Attack Sudden severe anxiety with peak
symptoms.
Includes palpitations, sweating,
and shortness of breath.
Symptoms of Panic Attack
Relaxation Therapy Technique to reduce anxiety through
relaxation. Coping Strategies Methods developed to manage
anxiety effectively. Anxiolytics Medications used to relieve
anxiety symptoms.
Age and Anxiety Anxiety prevalence increases with older age.
Sleep Disturbance Issues with falling or staying asleep.
Muscle Tension Physical tightness often associated with anxiety.
Irritability Increased sensitivity or anger due to anxiety.
Derealisation Feeling detached from reality during anxiety.
Depersonalisation Feeling disconnected from oneself during
anxiety. Fear of Dying Intense dread related to mortality
concerns.
Panic Disorder Recurrent panic attacks with persistent worry.
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