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Anxiety Disorders

Question 3 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

Biological causes of an anxiety disorder include, but are not limited to, __________.

Answer
A
genetic influences and chemical imbalances in the brain
B
anxiety sensitivity and pairing neutral stimuli to frightening stimuli
C
our evolutionary history of historically frightening stimuli
D
our capacity of observing, retaining, and replicating behavior

Explanation

Biological causes of anxiety disorders include inherited genetic influences and differences in brain chemistry, such as imbalances in neurotransmitters. Anxiety sensitivity and learned pairings are psychological explanations, while evolutionary history and imitation describe other possible influences. Therefore, “genetic influences and chemical imbalances in the brain” is the correct choice.

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