Abnormally enhanced alertness and scanning for potential threats in the environment, often seen in anxiety disorders, PTSD, and paranoid conditions.
Example: Individuals constantly checking their surroundings, being easily startled, and interpreting neutral events as potentially dangerous due to trauma or anxiety.
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