Laboratory Studies,like the Ones Using the Dot Probe Task,have Provided

question 103

Multiple Choice

Laboratory studies,like the ones using the dot probe task,have provided evidence for the theory that

• A)chronic anxiety creates negative cognitions.
• B)fixating on dots for long periods of time may create anxiety.
• C)the way we focus our attention can influence anxious mood.
• D)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Weight Gain

An increase in body weight. This can be a result of muscle mass increase, fat deposits, or fluid retention.

Teratogen

A substance, agent, or process that can cause developmental malformations in an embryo or fetus.

Arms and Legs

Extremities of the human body, where arms are the upper limbs involving the shoulders to the hands, and legs are the lower limbs extending from the hips to the feet.

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals or viruses, that can cause harm to a developing fetus.