Which of the Following Is Not a Strongly Supported Finding

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a strongly supported finding in research into the causes of the various anxiety disorders?

• A)People's irrational and unrealistic thoughts often reinforce their avoidance of situations they believe will cause anxiety.
• B)A person observes others experiencing anxiety and distress in certain situations and can imagine the same reactions for themselves.
• C)Difficult interactions with one's parents during childhood lead people to develop compulsive rituals to exert control over their life.
• D)If one identical twin suffers from an anxiety disorder,the other is more likely to experience an anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Experimental Method

A systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher manipulates one variable to measure its effect on another variable.

Cause And Effect

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

Conclusions

Statements or judgments that are formed after considering the relevant facts or evidence.

Confounded Variables

External factors in an experiment that might affect the outcome, making it difficult to determine if the results are due to the independent variable being tested.