Which Research Finding Supports the Idea That Individuals May Inherit

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which research finding supports the idea that individuals may inherit a predisposition to posttraumatic stress disorder?

• A) Deficient levels of GABA in combat veterans
• B) Overactivity in the amygdala and slowed activity in the prefrontal cortex
• C) Elevated cortisol levels in babies born to women who were pregnant during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
• D) Abnormal activity of cortisol and norepinephrine in the blood, urine, and saliva of concentration camp survivors

Understand the historical development and key concepts in persuasive communications research.

Identify and comprehend the three main variables involved in persuasion according to the Yale attitude change program.

Recognize the role of source factors such as credibility, expertise, and attractiveness in persuasion.

Understand message factors such as fear appeals, message framing, and the structure of arguments in persuasive communication.

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