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What is the major difference between normal anxiety and abnormal anxiety?

A) Normal anxiety is caused by worrying about personal matters, while abnormal anxiety is caused by worrying about global problems.

B) Normal anxiety does not have any physical symptoms, while abnormal anxiety is coupled with heart palpitations, nausea, and sweating.

C) Normal anxiety is caused by worrying about everyday things, while abnormal anxiety can interfere with daily functioning.

D) Normal anxiety is caused by stress and fatigue, while abnormal anxiety is caused by physical problems.

I would say C, since any disorder in the DSM-IV requires that it interferes with your daily functioning, thus making it a disorder that can be classified. For example, sadness is considered depression only when it starts affecting your daily functioning for a set period of time(i.e. 2 weeks)

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4 Responses to “What is the major difference between normal anxiety and abnormal anxiety?”

  1. Mr Tea Says:
    April 20th, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    no idea
    References :

  2. evilkitty Says:
    April 20th, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Abnormalanxiety is characterised by significant impairment in social, occupational and daily functioning… i.e. it’s abnormal if you’re unable to function because of it!
    References :

  3. Aaron Says:
    April 20th, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    I would say C, since any disorder in the DSM-IV requires that it interferes with your daily functioning, thus making it a disorder that can be classified. For example, sadness is considered depression only when it starts affecting your daily functioning for a set period of time(i.e. 2 weeks)
    References :
    DSM-IV

  4. Joe Says:
    April 20th, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Normal Anxiety is when you are anticipating somthing new such as a performance in front of people.

    Abnormal Anxiety is when you are afraid to leave you house, afraid to eat, afraid to talk to people,ect
    References :
    my past experience

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