Sarah Has an Upcoming Exam That May Determine the Direction

question 230

Multiple Choice

Sarah has an upcoming exam that may determine the direction her career will take.Her anxiety level has never been as high as it has been the last few weeks.In this case,Sarah is NOT diagnosed with an anxiety disorder because________________.

• A)the frequency and intensity of the anxiety is in proportion to the perceived threat
• B)the intensity of the anxiety is out of proportion to the perceived threat
• C)the frequency of the anxiety is out of proportion to the perceived threat
• D)the frequency and intensity of the anxiety is not a direct result of the perceived threat

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interaction

A sociological perspective asserting that people give meaning to objects, events, and behaviors, and that these meanings are created and maintained through symbolic interaction and communication.

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Actions and Interactions

The processes by which individuals take part in social behaviors (actions) and respond to one another (interactions), shaping social relationships and structures.

Symbolic Interaction

A perspective in sociology that focuses on the significance of symbols, language, and interaction in the construction of social reality.