Anxiety Quiz

What is an anxiety disorder?

• A physical illness

• A normal condition experienced by people

• A sleep disorder

• A brain injury

What is the most common anxiety disorder?

• Social phobia

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

• Panic disorder

What type of anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worries about everyday things?

• Panic disorder

• Specific phobia

• Generalised anxiety disorder

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

What anxiety disorder involves constant unwanted thoughts and elaborate rituals to control them?

• Social phobia

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Panic disorder

• Specific phobia

What is the anxiety disorder related to persistent fear of social or performance situations?

• Panic disorder

• Social phobia

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Specific phobia

What genetic factor can contribute to the development of anxiety disorders?

• Exposure to stressful situations

• Chemical imbalance in the brain

• Sensitive temperament

• Learning of anxious responses

What is a commonly used treatment for anxiety disorders?

• Cold medications

• Surgery

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• Antibiotics

What type of anxiety disorder can arise after a traumatic experience such as war or a serious accident?

• Social phobia

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Specific phobia

What type of anxiety disorder is characterized by extreme panic attacks in situations where most people would not be afraid?

• Social phobia

• Panic disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

What type of anxiety disorder involves an intense fear of specific objects or situations that interfere with daily life?

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Panic disorder

• Specific phobia

• Social phobia