Fear of Losing Control: What It Is and How to Overcome It

What distinguishes social anxiety disorder from normal social anxiety?

• A preference for solitude

• A tendency to be introverted

• An intense fear of being judged or humiliated

• A dislike for public speaking

Which of the following is an example of a fear associated with losing control?

• Fear of being alone

• Fear of snapping and acting irrationally

• Fear of public speaking

• Fear of heights

What is post-event processing in the context of social anxiety?

• Replaying positive experiences in your mind

• Focusing on negative cues after a social interaction

• Avoiding social situations altogether

• Practicing speeches in front of a mirror

How does an obsession differ from a general fear in anxiety disorders?

• Obsessions are less intrusive than general fears

• General fears are more intense than obsessions

• Obsessions are easier to ignore than general fears

• Obsessions are persistent and interfere with other thoughts

What role do compulsions play in obsessive-compulsive disorder?

• They increase anxiety levels

• They are a form of social anxiety

• They are unrelated to obsessions

• They help reduce anxiety from obsessions

What is systematic desensitization?

• A type of avoidance behavior

• A method of gradually facing fears

• A way to reinforce negative assumptions

• A form of medication

How can challenging negative assumptions help manage social anxiety?

• By confirming negative biases

• By reinforcing avoidance behaviors

• By increasing the intensity of fears

• By reducing anxiety through rational thinking