The Cognitive Explanation for Panic Disorders Is That People Who

question 211

Multiple Choice

The cognitive explanation for panic disorders is that people who have them:

• A) have relatives who are atypically anxious.
• B) are prone to allergies and have immune deficiencies.
• C) misinterpret bodily sensations.
• D) experience more than the average amount of stress.

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

Any disorder that affects the heart's ability to function properly, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure.

Low Birth Weight

This term refers to newborns who weigh less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth, often due to premature birth or prenatal growth issues.

Gestational Diabetes

A form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, characterized by high blood sugar levels that affect both the mother and baby's health.

Maternal Stress

Stress experienced by a mother during pregnancy, which can impact fetal development and birth outcomes.