Chapter 14.2, Problem 1LO

Summary Introduction

To differentiate:

The various anxiety disorders.

Introduction:

Anxiety disorder is a group of psychological disorders that are characterized by specific feelings of fear and anxiety. It is a worry and fear about the future and current events. People with anxiety will always be found to be apprehensive and tensed. Due to the continuous arousing of the autonomous system, anxiety leads to symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, dry mouth, shallow breathing, increased muscular tension, and increased blood pressure. It could also lead to major health problems.