Anxiety Inventory

Definition

An Anxiety Inventory is a psychological test used primarily in clinical settings to measure levels of anxiety in individuals. One popular example is the Beck Anxiety Inventory developed by Aaron Beck.

Related terms

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI): A 21-question multiple-choice self-report inventory used for measuring the severity of an individual's anxiety.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):

A chronic disorder characterized by excessive, long-lasting anxiety and worry about nonspecific life events, situations, and objects.

Panic Disorder:

An anxiety disorder where recurring panic attacks are experienced unpredictably.