Which of the Following Is NOT a Strongly Supported Finding

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a strongly supported finding in research into the causes of the various anxiety disorders?

• A)If one identical twin suffers from an anxiety disorder,the other is more likely to experience an anxiety disorder.
• B)People's irrational and unrealistic thoughts often reinforce their avoidance of situations they believe will cause anxiety.
• C)Difficult interactions with one's parents during childhood lead people to develop compulsive rituals to exert control over their life.
• D)A person observes others experiencing anxiety and distress in certain situations and can imagine the same reactions for themselves.

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Definitions:

Preconscious

Part of the mind containing thoughts and memories that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily accessed.

Displaced

Removed or moved out of a usual or proper place, often referring to people who are forced to leave their homes.

Fixated

Exhibiting an obsessive focus on an idea, task, or object, often at the expense of the ability to engage with a broader range of topics or activities.

Superego

The part of personality that, according to Freud, represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment (the conscience) and for future aspirations.