The Possibility That Our Mental State Might Have a Direct

question 79

Multiple Choice

The possibility that our mental state might have a direct impact on our actions was most clearly dismissed by

• A) evolutionary psychologists.
• B) behaviorists.
• C) cognitive neuroscientists.
• D) behavior geneticists.

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

a chronic disorder characterized by excessive, long-lasting anxiety and worry about nonspecific life events, objects, and situations.

Persistent Anxiety

A continuous feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Nervous Feelings

Nervous feelings are emotional states characterized by anxiety, tension, and unease, typically in anticipation of something uncertain or potentially negative.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by recurring unexpected panic attacks and the ongoing fear of having another attack.