Anxiety Disorders Practice Test

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that helps people deal with anxiety by accepting anxious thoughts and bodily sensations rather than trying to suppress or eliminate them, while clearly engaging in actions that are aligned with personal values. The aim is psychological flexibility: being present in the moment, noticing thoughts without overreacting to them, and taking committed actions toward valued life goals even when anxiety is present. In practice, this means learning to experience worry without letting it dominate behavior, using techniques to defuse from thoughts, and choosing behaviors that move you toward what matters most. This therapy is supported by evidence as an effective adjunct to treat anxiety, and it sits within the realm of cognitive-behavioral therapies, but it is not a drug, a genetic modification, or an exposure-only technique.