Which of the Following Best Describes the Causes of Agoraphobia

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the causes of agoraphobia?

• A) It is purely genetic.
• B) It is purely due to overprotective parenting.
• C) It is most likely to arise via positive reinforcement.
• D) It is most commonly due to a combination of genetic risk and authoritarian parenting.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A conceptual framework that prioritizes the liberty of individuals to act over the control by collectives or the state.

Collectivism

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of the group over individual achievements and the interdependence of its members.

Independence

The state or quality of being autonomous and not dependent upon external support or control.

Interdependence

The mutual reliance between two or more entities where each influences or depends on the other.