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2. Foreign language anxiety - Wikipedia

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   Research has shown that foreign language anxiety is a significant problem in language classrooms throughout the world especially in terms of its strong relationship to the skill of speaking in a foreign or second language. [2] It is a form of what psychologists describe as a specific anxiety reaction. [2]

3. Anxiety and Depression Association of America - Wikipedia

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   The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is a U.S. nonprofit organization located in Silver Spring, Maryland [7] dedicated to increasing awareness of and improving the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders in children and adults. The organization is involved in education, training, and research for anxiety and ...

4. Exposure therapy - Wikipedia

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   Exposure therapy is a technique in behavior therapy to treat anxiety disorders. Exposure therapy involves exposing the patient to the anxiety source or its context (without the intention to cause any danger). Doing so is thought to help them overcome their anxiety or distress.

5. Communication apprehension - Wikipedia

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   The most known example for context anxiety is public speaking; almost 70% of students have a certain level of communication apprehension triggered by public speaking. [6] There are other contexts that can create a similar response such as speaking in front of class, small group discussions, or meetings.

6. Second-language acquisition - Wikipedia

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   Adults who learn a second language differ from children learning their first language in at least three ways: children are still developing their brains whereas adults have mature minds, and adults have at least a first language that orients their thinking and speaking. Although some adult second-language learners reach very high levels of ...

7. Anxiety disorder - Wikipedia

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   Anxiety disorders affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives, with an estimated 4% of the global population currently experiencing an anxiety disorder. However, anxiety disorders are treatable, and a number of effective treatments are available. [11] Most people are able to lead normal, productive lives with some form of treatment ...