One Consequence of Suffering from Persistent Panic Attacks Is A(n)

question 147

Multiple Choice

One consequence of suffering from persistent panic attacks is a(n) :

• A) increased risk of suicide
• B) decreased risk of having other forms of anxiety disorder
• C) decrease in amygdala functioning
• D) increased risk of developing a more serious disorder, such as schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

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Cause-Effect Relationships

The principle stating that every effect in the natural world has a specific cause, and every cause leads to a specific effect.

The Experiment

A methodological approach in research to test hypotheses and establish causation by manipulating variables and observing the effects on a subject or system.

Correlational Research

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