Understanding Panic Disorder in the Biopsychosocial Model

Very Hard Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Anxiety Disorders

In psychological research, anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily functioning. One of the proposed theories attributes the development of certain anxiety disorders to a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors. This interplay is particularly evident in the study of panic disorder, which involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks and significant changes in behavior following such attacks.

Which of the following is the most accurate representation of the biopsychosocial model as it relates to the etiology of anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder?

Panic disorder is solely caused by genetic factors inherited from family.

The symptoms of panic disorder are primarily a result of environmental stressors without any genetic involvement.

The development of panic disorder is influenced by a combination of genetic vulnerabilities, psychological processes such as cognitive distortions, and environmental triggers.

Panic disorder arises from neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain, without consideration of psychological or social factors.

Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, are exclusively a result of past traumatic experiences.

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