For specific phobias what are some biological causal factors?

What will be an ideal response?

Specific phobias are more common in families in which other members have phobias.Monozygotic twins show higher concordance rates for specific phobias than dizygotic twins.An innate preparedness to fear certain stimuli evolutionarily associated with real dangers - animals, the dark, heights

Psychology

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The Introduction of a manuscript is designed to convey what information?

a) The overall purpose and rationale of the research b) An extensive review of the relevant studies that reflect upon the development of the current study c) The importance of the research d) The interpretation and value of the findings

Psychology

Normative influence tends to occur primarily when people

a. are uncertain regarding the correct answer and therefore look to others for guidance. b. fear the negative social consequences of rejection that can follow appearing deviant. c. are motivated to appear consistent in their feelings and behaviors. d. feel that their freedom to choose a particular course of action has been threatened.

Psychology