The Biological Explanation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)suggests That ____

question 37

Multiple Choice

The biological explanation for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) suggests that ____.

• A)GAD involves a disruption of the prefrontal cortex's ability to modulate the response of the amygdala to threatening situations
• B)genetic factors play a large role in the manifestation of GAD
• C)GAD involves under activity of the anxiety circuit in the brain
• D)the source of the anxiety is usually known to the person suffering from the disorder

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