Evidence Supporting the Biological Perspective on Patients with Illness Anxiety

question 14

Multiple Choice

Evidence supporting the biological perspective on patients with illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis) includes research showing they ____.

• A) are more sensitive than others to bodily sensations
• B) have neurotransmitter imbalances
• C) have lower arousal levels than others
• D) have lower heartbeats than others when stressed

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Definitions:

PTSD Victims

Individuals who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain located in the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Genetics

The exploration of genetic inheritance and the differences in traits passed down through generations.

Reappraisal

A cognitive process that involves changing one's emotional response to a situation by altering one's interpretation of that situation.