Essays on Anxiety

Criterion Validity Criterion validity or concrete validity is a powerful means of establishing the validity of a test. In regards to test scores, variables that can be compared include test scores and anxiety levels (Csikszentmihalyi " Larson, 2014). A comparison of the two variables helps to establish the relationship between anxiety...

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) which is frequently termed as social phobia can be described as a mental syndrome that is usually characterized by an intense anxiety of undesirable evaluation from other people in regard to social situations. If not well checked, the disorder can result in a chronic course that...

Mindfulness was practice in ancient times among the Buddhism and refers to a psychological state of awareness. Currently, this practice is widely used in nonclinical treatments of symptoms related to cognition, emotions, bodily-sensational, and external stimuli. The method has proved to be beneficial in stress reduction as well as controlling...

Phobias Phobias, an intense and uncontrolled fear of situations, objects or activities presents among the most common forms of anxiety disorders. Phobia victims experience persistent and excessive irrational fear of certain objects or situations. The resulting fear and distress in some cases becomes intense to an extent of causing chronic attacks...

Kindly provide answers to the following questions. Where a yes/no response is required kindly give one answer either yes or no. The information you give is held with high standards of confidentiality, and your cooperation will be highly appreciated. SECTION I DIFFICULTY SLEEPING. 1. Do you experience loss of...

The design of the study is a fixed study, specifically an experimental design since a cause-effect relationship is to be established between the two groups using scientific methods (Bunt, 2012). The researcher can only control the independent variable, and how it impacts the dependent variables of the study. In the...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has for a long time been applied to treat psychological disorders that stem from human beings’ thoughts, changing some aspects of their behaviors. The article Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with anxiety disorders: A feasibility study by Stjernekler et al., (2018) explores the efficacy of...

According to Freud, defense mechanisms refer to cognitive and psychological strategies unconsciously employed by an individual to assist them in dealing with anxiety brought about by unacceptable feelings and thoughts (Freud 3). They arise in people when one is triggered or threatened by feelings of guilt or anxiety. In Freudian psychology,...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a collection of techniques and strategies proven to assist people with anxiety disorders. According to Cape, Whittington, Buszewicz, Wallace, and Underwood, (2010), when a person is suffering from panic attacks such as an incapacitating phobia, unrelenting worries, or obsessive thoughts, they might be having an...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder People feel anxious in their daily lives especially when undergoing stressful period. However, whenever the anxiety becomes too difficult to control, it is an indicator of a generalized anxiety disorder and immediate medical attention is required (Rickets " Rynn, 2001). Anybody can develop the condition regardless of age,...

Fear in Education Fear is an unpleasant emotion that is brought about by anticipations of change, pain, or harm. Anxiety brings undesirable experiences and feelings at school. Moreover, enrolling in the higher institute of learning poses a significant threat to many students. Sometimes, pursuing a technical course can lead to psychological...

The client, Ben Wilson is a 22-year-old Caucasian male. He is 5’’9 tall and weighs 176 lbs. the client has a full orientation as he knows his name location and the date. He presents himself well and is well groomed. He is a Computer science expert by training but currently...