Individuals Suffering from Serious Anxiety Have All of These Characteristics

question 209

Multiple Choice

Individuals suffering from serious anxiety have all of these characteristics EXCEPT:

• A) anxiety has developed through classical conditioning
• B) recalling threatening events is easier than recalling nonthreatening events
• C) abnormalities are found in the caudate nucleus
• D) reduced amygdala activity is experienced

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Definitions:

Red Blood Cell

A type of blood cell responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone produced by the heart that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness cycles in the body.