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Answer the following question briefly.
What is meant by Anxiety disorders?
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Solution
Ans. The word 'anxiety' is derived from the Latin word 'Anxietas' which means 'uneasy or troubled mind'. Anxiety refers to a condition in which the person feels worried and uneasy for a long time for no obvious reasons. Anxiety disorders include disorders in which anxiety is the main symptom or is experienced when an attempt is made to modify some maladjustment. The main anxiety disorder are Generalised Anxiety disorder, Phobic disorder, Panic disorder, 0 . C. D, etc.
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