ASWB Social Work Bachelor's Exam Prep

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Anxiety is described as a response to complications that affect our everyday lives. Examples would be a pending divorce, losing a job, or a child failing school. These are considered psychological triggers that motivate us to try and resolve the problem. When does anxiety go from a normal stage to a severe problem?

  1. When thoughts turn to self-harm
  2. When it interferes with problem solving
  3. When it lasts for a short amount of time
  4. When it alerts one to a problem
Explanation

Answer: B – Anxiety disorders develop when we have a high response to minor or common problems. Individuals who suffer with this problem feel like the anxiety never ends and it interferes with problem-solving. Medication can help treat this disorder, but psychotherapy is also required.

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