ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Question
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Which of the following is evidence of a possible biological cause of anxiety disorders?
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Anxiety seems to be related to especially stressful events, such as trauma.
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Even when raised in different families, identical twins sometimes have similar phobias.
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Young children can learn to be fearful by watching others.
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Infant monkeys learn to be fearful and anxious by watching older monkeys experience fearful situations.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Biological factors: The brain has special chemicals, called neurotransmitters, that send messages back and forth to control the way a person feels. Serotonin and dopamine are two important neurotransmitters that, when disrupted, can cause feelings of anxiety and depression.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sometimes, doctors talk about biological causes, such as genetics, brain chemistry and personality. Or they might talk about life events, such as the death of a loved one, long-term stresses, trauma and abuse. Often, a combination of these things can lead to anxiety.
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