What Role Does Inheritance Play in the Development of Anxiety

question 14

Multiple Choice

What role does inheritance play in the development of anxiety disorders?

• A) Inheritance plays only a very weak role.
• B) Inheritance plays a very strong role.
• C) Inheritance plays only a modest role.
• D) Although inheritance plays a role in developing anxiety disorders, it is much stronger in GAD than other anxiety disorders.

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