Anxiety is a common problem. Which of the four major perspectives in psychology is associated with each of these explanations?

1. Anxious people often think about the future in distorted ways.

2. Anxiety symptoms often bring hidden rewards, such as being excused from exams.

3. Excessive anxiety can be caused by a chemical imbalance.

4. A national emphasis on competition and success promotes anxiety about failure.

1. cognitive

2. learning

3. biological

4. sociocultural

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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