A Sociocultural Theorist Doing Research on the Causes of Anxiety

question 187

Multiple Choice

A sociocultural theorist doing research on the causes of anxiety disorders would be most interested in research showing that ____.

• A) rates of anxiety vary substantially from country to country
• B) neurotransmitters influence anxiety
• C) anxiety disorders tend to run in families
• D) anxiety is often learned through specific traumatic experiences

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Changes

Alterations in the observable traits or characteristics of an organism, resulting from genetic expression or environmental influences.

Feathered Wings

Wings covered with feathers, characteristic of birds, that facilitate flight and insulation.

Postzygotic Barriers

Reproductive isolation mechanisms that occur after fertilization, preventing the development into fertile offspring.

Gene Transfer

The process by which genetic material is moved from one organism to another, occurring naturally or through genetic engineering techniques.