Anxiety
A feeling of apprehension; mild anxiety aids learning while severe anxiety impairs it.
Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension, and its level changes how the client can function: mild anxiety actually sharpens learning, while severe or panic-level anxiety impairs perception and reasoning. Stay with a client in severe or panic-level anxiety, use a calm voice, and give short, simple directions. Reducing environmental stimuli and ensuring safety are the priorities at higher anxiety levels.
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