Current research on the influence of genes on anxiety disorders suggests that ____.
a. the disorders are present in people who inherit the serotonin transporter gene 5-HTTLPR
b. the disorders are absent in people who inherit the serotonin transporter gene 5-HTTLPR
c. while genes may predispose a person to develop an anxiety disorder, expression of the disorder depends on epigenetic interactions
d. little, if any, relationship has been found that links genes with the development of anxiety disorders
Question 2Which area of the brain alerts the other brain structures when a threat is present?
a. the amygdala
b. the hippocampus
c. the prefrontal cortex
d. the hypothalamus
Question 3According to the model developed by Wells (2005), the roots of GAD lie in ____.
a. beliefs regarding the function of the actual worrying itself
b. beliefs that worry can provide effective ways to cope with aversive situations
c. beliefs that worry can provide solutions to a client's challenges
d. ineffective methods for dealing with difficult situations
Question 4According to the cognitive-behavioral perspective, panic attacks are due to a feedback loop involving ____.
a. bodily sensations and thoughts
b. id impulses and ego defenses
c. neurotransmitters and receptors
d. the amygdala and the hippocampus
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