The Genetics of Fear
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 11:39
in Psychology & Sociology
These findings may indicate that individuals with specific polymorphisms may be more susceptible to anxiety disorders by being more prone to developing fear and being less likely to overcome that fear by common cognitive behavioral treatments which are based on the extinction principle.
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