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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Definitions:

Brain Structure

The physical organization and arrangement of different parts of the brain, including its cells and connections, which underpin its functions.

Skin's Surface

The outermost layer of the skin that provides protection against pathogens, UV light, and water loss.

Behavioral Assessment

The process of observing, measuring, and evaluating an individual's behavior and the context in which it occurs.

Physiological Measures

Quantitative assessments of biological processes or functions within the human body, often used for medical diagnosis or research.