Regarding the development of anxiety-based problems, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Being high strung, nervous, or emotional runs in families.
b. Sixty percent of children born to parents suffering from panic disorder have a fearful, inhibited temperament.
c. Children who are quiet, cautious, and introverted have a higher risk of developing anxiety disorders when they reach adulthood.
d. Anxiety disorders may be best explained by the neurological opponent-process model.


D

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