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The experimental study done by Miyake et al. (2010) found that the values affirmation intervention was successful in reducing the gender gap in performance in a college physics class. Define "values affirmation intervention" (i.e., what idea is it based on?) and explain what this finding suggests (particularly about stereotype threat).


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Panic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, heart palpitations, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Neurochemical Basis

Refers to the foundation or underlying cause of behaviors and mental processes as determined by the activity of neurotransmitters and neurochemicals in the brain.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting attention, heart rate, and blood pressure.

GABA

A neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that inhibits nerve transmission, leading to calming effects.

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