The Branch of Psychology That Seeks to Identify Behavior Patterns

question 28

Multiple Choice

The branch of psychology that seeks to identify behavior patterns that are a result of our genetic inheritance from our ancestors is known as _____.

• A)social psychology
• B)health psychology
• C)clinical psychology
• D)evolutionary psychology

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Definitions:

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear or anxiety about being in places where escape may be difficult or embarrassing.

Trichotillomania

A disorder in which people repeatedly pull out hair from their scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other parts of their body. Also called hair-pulling disorder.

Serotonin Activity

The biochemical interaction or function of serotonin, a neurotransmitter important in regulating mood, anxiety, and other functions.

Developmental Psychopathology

The study of the growth and development of psychological disorders, with a focus on both normal and abnormal developmental processes.