Question

select all that apply
which of the following have been investigated as potential causes for anxiety disorders?
a smaller area 25
chemical deficiencies in the brain
attention - seeking behaviors
an overreactive autonomic nervous system
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Explanation:

• A smaller area 25: Research has associated smaller Area 25 (subgenual prefrontal cortex) with anxiety - related disorders.
• Chemical deficiencies in the brain: Imbalances in neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin, GABA) are investigated as potential causes of anxiety disorders.
• An overreactive autonomic nervous system: An overactive autonomic nervous system (e.g., increased sympathetic activity) can lead to symptoms like rapid heart - beat, sweating which are part of anxiety responses.
• Attention - seeking behaviors: This is more of a behavioral manifestation in some cases (not a core cause investigated in the context of biological or neurological causes of anxiety disorders).

Answer:

A. A smaller area 25, B. Chemical deficiencies in the brain, D. An overreactive autonomic nervous system