Psychology Qualifying Practice Exam

Which symptom is commonly associated with generalized anxiety disorder?

Restlessness Elation Auditory hallucinations Sudden, discrete panic attacks

Correct Answer:

Restlessness

Explanation:

Restlessness is commonly seen in generalized anxiety disorder because the condition involves persistent, excessive worry that keeps the body in a state of heightened arousal. This chronic tension often shows up as an inability to relax, fidgeting, and feeling keyed up or on edge. The other options point to different issues: elation suggests an elevated mood seen in mania, auditory hallucinations indicate psychosis, and sudden, discrete panic attacks are characteristic of panic disorder rather than the diffuse, ongoing worry of generalized anxiety disorder. So restlessness best fits the typical presentation of this condition.

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