Stress and Anxiety

Question 1

Arousal

Answer 1

A state of activation (physiological or psychological) that varies on a continuum from deep sleep to intense excitement.

Question 2

Anxiety

Answer 2

A negative emotional state characterised by nervousness, worry and apprehension and associated with activation or arousal of the body.

Question 3

State anxiety

Answer 3

Temporary state induced by the situation

Question 4

Trait anxiety

Answer 4

Occurs on a daily basis.
Deposition to perceive situations as threatening.

Question 5

Anxiety treatments

Answer 5

Psychotherapy (CBT, REBT, ACT)
Medication (SSRI’s)

Question 6

6 Theories of Anxiety

Answer 6

Drive theory
Inverted-U Hypothesis
Individualised zones of optimal functioning
Multidimensional anxiety theory
Catastrophe theory
Direction and Intensity