Understanding Teenage Anxiety

What is a common shift in the nature of anxiety as children transition into adolescence?

• Anxiety becomes more inward and personal.

• Anxiety shifts from personal worries to environmental concerns.

• Anxiety becomes more focused on external threats.

• Anxiety disappears completely.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of anxiety in teenagers?

• Performance pressure

• Lack of sleep

• Social perception

• Physical changes

How can social anxiety manifest in teenagers?

• By seeking constant attention from peers

• By ignoring social norms

• By becoming overly confident in social settings

• By avoiding social situations due to fear of embarrassment

What is body dysmorphic disorder?

• A disorder where individuals are obsessed with their body weight

• A disorder where individuals have an exaggerated concern about a perceived physical flaw

• A disorder where individuals refuse to look in mirrors

• A disorder where individuals constantly change their appearance

What is a sign that a teenager might be experiencing serious anxiety?

• Increased interest in school activities

• Frequent laughter

• Improved concentration

• Constant reassurance seeking

Why is it important to address both anxiety and depression in teenagers?

• Because treating one can worsen the other

• Because they are the same condition

• Because they often occur together and can affect treatment outcomes

• Because they are unrelated issues

What is a recommended approach when talking to a teenager about their anxiety?

• Confront them aggressively

• Ask open-ended questions and listen more than you talk

• Ignore their feelings

• Provide immediate solutions

What is the primary goal of cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety?

• To eliminate anxiety completely

• To teach avoidance of anxiety triggers

• To increase anxiety tolerance without any change

• To help individuals think differently about and respond to anxiety

What is exposure and response prevention in the context of CBT?

• A way to eliminate anxiety through medication

• A method to avoid anxiety triggers

• A strategy to increase anxiety levels

• A technique to gradually expose individuals to feared objects or activities

What is the overall message regarding anxiety in teenagers?

• Anxiety in teenagers is rare and untreatable

• Anxiety in teenagers is common and treatable

• Anxiety in teenagers is a sign of weakness

• Anxiety in teenagers should be ignored