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Anxiety-Related Agitation

Deutsch: Angstbedingte Unruhe / Español: Agitación Relacionada con la Ansiedad / Português: Agitação Relacionada à Ansiedade / Français: Agitation Liée à l'Anxiété / Italiano: Agitazione Legata all'Ansia

Anxiety-Related Agitation in the context of psychology refers to a state of nervousness and restlessness that is directly linked to anxiety. This Condition manifests as an overwhelming feeling of unease or worry that leads to physical symptoms such as pacing, fidgeting, or an inability to sit still. It's often seen in individuals experiencing high levels of stress or those with anxiety disorders.

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Anxiolytic

Anxiolytic means anxiety-reducing

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Anxiolytics

Anxiolytics refers to the medications that reduce the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiolytics are prescription drugs used to treat and prevent anxiety disorders.

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Anxious attachment

Anxious attachment refers to an insecure relationship in which an infant or child shows ambivalence about seeking reassurance or security from an attachment figure.

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Anxious-avoidant attachment

Anxious-avoidant attachment where infants avoid contact with their mothers after separation or ignore their efforts to interact. They show less distress at being alone than other babies. Infants are very cautious in the presence of a stranger. Their exploratory behavior is noticeably disrupted by the caregiver 's departure. When the caregiver returns, the infants appear to want to be close to the caregiver, but they are also angry, so that they are very hard to soothe or comfort.

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Anxious/ambivalent attachment style

Anxious/ambivalent attachment style refers to an attachment style characterized by a concern that others will not reciprocate one's desire for intimacy, resulting in higher-than-average levels of anxiety.

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Aortic arch

Aortic arch that which arises from the left ventricle of the heart.

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Aortic bodies

Aortic bodies refer to receptors located in the arch of the aorta that are capable of detecting changes in arterial PO2.

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