Anxiety is often associated with symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, shortness of breath, and difficulty concentrating, not improved concentration.

Fear is an evolutionary response designed to protect individuals from potential threats and harmful situations.

OCD is a distinct anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, while GAD, Panic Disorder, and SAD are all types of anxiety disorders.

Phobias are characterized by an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation, leading to avoidance and distress.

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, playing a crucial role in reducing anxiety and fear responses.

Negativity Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to pay more attention to and remember negative information compared to positive information.

Medication is not a cognitive-behavioral therapy technique, but rather a pharmacological approach to managing anxiety.

Panic attacks are characterized by sudden, intense episodes of fear or panic, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness.

Anxiety is often associated with physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and nausea, not improved digestion.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is characterized by an intense fear of being negatively evaluated or scrutinized by others, leading to avoidance of social situations.

Anxiety is often associated with psychological symptoms such as worry, irritability, and difficulty concentrating, not enhanced creativity.

Agoraphobia is characterized by an intense fear of open or enclosed spaces, leading to avoidance of these environments.

Anxiety is often associated with behavioral symptoms such as avoidance, escape, and safety-seeking behaviors, not increased social engagement.

Acrophobia is characterized by an intense fear of heights, leading to avoidance of elevated places.

Positive life experiences are not typically considered a risk factor for developing an anxiety disorder.