1. Fear and anxiety are similar but anxiety is vague and not focused on a specific object, while fear is focused on something specific like public speaking or failure. 2. The GABA system is responsible for motivating fear and anxiety, and benzodiazepines can regulate GABA transmission to reduce anxiety. 3. Cognitive perspectives on anxiety and fear include the loss of control, inability to use coping skills, and distinguishing between state and trait anxiety. Identifying the source of fear allows one to design coping strategies.