Which of the following statements about anxiety is true?

a. Anxiety is a more severe emotion than depression.
b. Anxiety is a less severe emotion than depression.
c. Anxiety can be adaptive at low levels.
d. Anxiety is always adaptive.


Answer: c.

Psychology

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A) the product of language. B) highly dependent on the visual cortex. C) innately determined. D) developed within the first few years of life.

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The first form of psychotherapy, developed by Freud, is known as what?

Psychodynamic theory Psychoanalysis Psychosexual therapy Dream analysis

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Until recently, Jerry had always enjoyed being on his high school debate team, which had won several awards. But yesterday, as Jerry prepared for next week's event, he began to experience a heightened sense of nervousness

He noticed tightness in his chest and he felt dizzy. He had difficulty controlling his rapid breathing and began to feel an intense need to go outside for air. It is most likely that Jerry was experiencing symptoms of A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. B) a panic attack. C) agoraphobia. D) post-traumatic stress disorder.

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In humans, the brain reaches adult size by:

A. adolescence. B. infancy. C. early childhood. D. old age.

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