anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
what is trait anxiety?
A
a general disposition to perceive certain situations as threatening
relatively stable characteristic
predisposed to develop high levels of arousal quickly and easily
have a tendency to over-react in certain situations
determines the degree of state anxiety
2
Q
what is state anxiety?
A
a persons immediate condition of anxiety
usually a temporary emotional response
can vary intensity from situation to situation
can be cognitive or somatic
3
Q
what is a cognitive response to anxiety?
A
worried, overwhelmed, increased arousal
4
Q
what is a somatic response to anxiety?
A
sweating, increased HR, increased breathing rate, shaking/ tremors
