PSY 215 – NOVA Online Study Guide: Exam 2 (PSY215)

PSY 215 – NOVA Online Study Guide: Exam 2 Chapter 4 What is the difference between fear and anxiety? Fear- response to a serious threat to one’s well-being Anxiety- response to a vague sense of threat or danger Generalized Anxiety Disorder  Know key features/diagnostic checklist -for 6 months or more the person experiences disproportionate, uncontrollable, and ongoing anxiety and worry about multiple matters -symptoms include edginess, fatigue, poor concentration, irritability, ...