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dollx · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A group of students is reviewing information about social anxiety disorder in preparation for an oral class presentation. Which of the following would the students expect to include when describing a person with this condition? Select all that apply.

A) Fear that others will judge them negatively
B) Openly speak up in crowds to reduce fear
C) Are insensitive to other's criticism
D) Demonstrate a distorted view of their own strengths
E) Exaggerate personal flaws

Question 2

A group of students is reviewing information about the etiology of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which of the following as representing the bases for this disorder?

A) Inaccurate environmental danger assessment
B) Exposure to multiple stressful life events
C) Kindling caused by overstimulation
D) Intense worry and stress about work or simple family life

johnpizzaz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D, E
People with social anxiety disorder fear that others will scrutinize their behavior and judge them negatively. They often do not speak up in crowds out of fear of embarrassment. They go to great lengths to avoid feared situations. If avoidance is not possible, they suffer through the situation with visible anxiety. People with social anxiety disorder seem to be highly sensitive to disapproval or criticism, tend to evaluate themselves negatively, have poor self-esteem, and have a distorted view of their personal strengths and weaknesses. They may magnify their personal flaws and underrate their talents.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Adults with GAD often worry about matters such as their job, household finances, health of family members, or simple matters (e.g., household chores or being late for appointments). The intensity of the worry fluctuates, and stress tends to intensify the worry and anxiety symptoms. Cognitive behavioral theory regarding the etiology of GAD proposes that the disorder results from inaccurate assessment of perceived environmental dangers. Although there are no specific sociocultural theories related to the development of GAD, a high-stress lifestyle and multiple stressful life events may be contributors. Kindling results from overstimulation or repeated stimulation of nerve cells by environmental stressors.