Three of the Following Are Common Sources of Debilitating Anxiety

question 31

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are common sources of debilitating anxiety for children and adolescents. Which one is least likely to provoke debilitating anxiety?

• A)The opportunity to choose two elective courses in eighth grade
• B)Moving to a new school midway through the school year
• C)Reaching puberty two or three years earlier than peers
• D)Demonstrating a difficult gymnastic skill during a test in a physical education class

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Definitions:

Kinesthetic Receptors

Specialized sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints involved in sensing the position and movement of parts of the body.

Muscles

Tissues in the body capable of contracting to produce movement or maintain posture and bodily functions.

Tendons

Strong, flexible fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, enabling movement and force transmission.

Joints

The locations where two or more bones meet, allowing for movement and flexibility of the skeletal system.