Research Has Suggested That a Factor Contributing to the Development

question 20

Multiple Choice

Research has suggested that a factor contributing to the development of some anxiety reactions is

• A) operant conditioning and preparedness work against each other.
• B) people apparently learn to avoid certain stimuli if they observe other people showing a strong fear response to those stimuli.
• C) some people are more prepared than others for emotional events.
• D) people need to experience emotional events themselves in order for it to affect their lives in future.

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