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ASWB Social Work Bachelor's Exam Prep

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When we are faced with a physical threat that can result in serious harm or death, the “fight or flight” response is activated. This causes one to defend themselves or run away to escape injury. This same response is felt when problems complicate our lives in a non-physical manner. The loss of a job is a good example. The mind is motivated to resolve the problem and this is called what?

  1. Schizophrenia
  2. Hallucinatory reaction
  3. Anxiety
  4. Anti-social behavior
Explanation

Answer: C – We all experience anxiety in one form or another. Most forms of anxiety take on a psychological impact instead of a physical reaction. A mild version of the “fight or flight” response helps an individual resolve the problem. Anxiety disorder occurs when this psychological fear does not go away.

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