Question

Angela has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms might she have?
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experiencing difficulty sleeping
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feeling fear in the absence of danger
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feeling melancholy
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feeling worried about the future
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feeling tension
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feeling self-reproach or guilt
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experiencing difficulty concentrating
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Incorrect Answer(s)

Answer 1

Correct choices (typical anxiety symptoms)
- experiencing difficulty sleeping
- feeling fear in the absence of danger
- feeling worried about the future
- feeling tension
- experiencing difficulty concentrating

Incorrect choices
- feeling melancholy — more characteristic of depression (low mood)
- feeling self-reproach or guilt — more typical of depressive disorders (though guilt can co-occur with anxiety)

Note: Anxiety and depression often co-occur, so some symptoms can overlap, but the items above are core anxiety symptoms.