Genetics Of Fear: Specific Genetic Variations Contribute To Anxiety Disorders, Study Suggests
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 17:42
in Psychology & Sociology
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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