anxiety

Question 1

what is trait anxiety?

Answer 1

a general disposition to perceive certain situations as threatening
relatively stable characteristic
predisposed to develop high levels of arousal quickly and easily
have a tendency to over-react in certain situations
determines the degree of state anxiety

Question 2

what is state anxiety?

Answer 2

a persons immediate condition of anxiety
usually a temporary emotional response
can vary intensity from situation to situation
can be cognitive or somatic

Question 3

what is a cognitive response to anxiety?

Answer 3

worried, overwhelmed, increased arousal

Question 4

what is a somatic response to anxiety?

Answer 4

sweating, increased HR, increased breathing rate, shaking/ tremors