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1) Which of the following is TRUE regarding anxiety? A) It is a common emotion in new situations. B) It is always proportional to the situation. C) It is particularly common among children. D) It i... s always learned. 2) Which of the following are components of the autonomic nervous system? A) Peripheral nervous system and brain B) Somatic sensory system and parasympathetic nervous system C) Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems D) Brain and spinal cord 3) Gwen is preparing for her Psychology of Learning midterm exam. Although she has read all of the material and been active in class discussions, she has recurring thoughts of failing the exam. Her thoughts persist even though she is an honors student and has never failed a test. Gwen is experiencing A) a panic attack. B) anxiety. C) delusions. D) suicidal ideation. 4) According to your text, anxiety is a response oriented toward the A) past. B) future. C) self. D) present. 5) An intense fear reaction resembling sheer terror is called A) a nervous breakdown. B) an acute stressor. C) a phobia. D) a panic attack. 6) The most common behavioral expression of anxiety is A) panic attacks. B) escape or avoidance. C) worry. D) subjective distress. 7) 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 [Show More]

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